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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.59, 540.36 and 214.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.59, 540.36 and 214.41 is: 321.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.59 : 540.36 = 214.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.59/540.36 = 214.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.59x = 540.36 × 214.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.59x = 115,858.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,858.59/360.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.30

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