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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.32, 541.24 and 214.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.32, 541.24 and 214.72 is: 321.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.32 : 541.24 = 214.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.32/541.24 = 214.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.32x = 541.24 × 214.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.32x = 116,215.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,215.05/361.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.64

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