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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.14, 540.97 and 214.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.14, 540.97 and 214.53 is: 321.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.14 : 540.97 = 214.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.14/540.97 = 214.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.14x = 540.97 × 214.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.14x = 116,054.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,054.29/361.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.36

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