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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.24, 541.32 and 215.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.24, 541.32 and 215.04 is: 322.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.24 : 541.32 = 215.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.24/541.32 = 215.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.24x = 541.32 × 215.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.24x = 116,405.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,405.45/361.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.24

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