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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.40, 540.73 and 214.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.40, 540.73 and 214.61 is: 321.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.40 : 540.73 = 214.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.40/540.73 = 214.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.40x = 540.73 × 214.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.40x = 116,043.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,043.63/361.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.10

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