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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.32, 542.10 and 215.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.32, 542.10 and 215.04 is: 322.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.32 : 542.10 = 215.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.32/542.10 = 215.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.32x = 542.10 × 215.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.32x = 116,573.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,573.18/361.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.63

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