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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.62, 541.53 and 215.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.62, 541.53 and 215.01 is: 321.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.62 : 541.53 = 215.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.62/541.53 = 215.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.62x = 541.53 × 215.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.62x = 116,434.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,434.37/361.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.98

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