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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.10, 540.84 and 216.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.10, 540.84 and 216.52 is: 324.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.10 : 540.84 = 216.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.10/540.84 = 216.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.10x = 540.84 × 216.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.10x = 117,102.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,102.68/361.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.29

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