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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.04, 541.43 and 214.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.04, 541.43 and 214.83 is: 322.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.04 : 541.43 = 214.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.04/541.43 = 214.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.04x = 541.43 × 214.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.04x = 116,314.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,314.33/361.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.17

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