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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.29, 540.89 and 212.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.29, 540.89 and 212.60 is: 318.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.29 : 540.89 = 212.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.29/540.89 = 212.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.29x = 540.89 × 212.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.29x = 114,990.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,990.51/361.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.28

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