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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.36, 541.21 and 216.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.36, 541.21 and 216.76 is: 324.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.36 : 541.21 = 216.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.36/541.21 = 216.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.36x = 541.21 × 216.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.36x = 117,312.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,312.68/361.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.64

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