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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.92, 540.84 and 214.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.92, 540.84 and 214.52 is: 321.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.92 : 540.84 = 214.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.92/540.84 = 214.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.92x = 540.84 × 214.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.92x = 116,021.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,021.00/360.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.46

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