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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.56, 541.83 and 215.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.56, 541.83 and 215.34 is: 322.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.56 : 541.83 = 215.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.56/541.83 = 215.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.56x = 541.83 × 215.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.56x = 116,677.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,677.67/361.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.71

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