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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.52, 542.26 and 216.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.52, 542.26 and 216.28 is: 324.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.52 : 542.26 = 216.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.52/542.26 = 216.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.52x = 542.26 × 216.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.52x = 117,279.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,279.99/361.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.41

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