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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.48, 541.72 and 215.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.48, 541.72 and 215.30 is: 322.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.48 : 541.72 = 215.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.48/541.72 = 215.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.48x = 541.72 × 215.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.48x = 116,632.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,632.32/361.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.65

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