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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.92, 541.14 and 216.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.92, 541.14 and 216.56 is: 324.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.92 : 541.14 = 216.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.92/541.14 = 216.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.92x = 541.14 × 216.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.92x = 117,189.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,189.28/360.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.70

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