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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.47, 542.61 and 215.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.47, 542.61 and 215.54 is: 323.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.47 : 542.61 = 215.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.47/542.61 = 215.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.47x = 542.61 × 215.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.47x = 116,951.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,951.45/361.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.54

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