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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.64, 541.53 and 215.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.64, 541.53 and 215.03 is: 321.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.64 : 541.53 = 215.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.64/541.53 = 215.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.64x = 541.53 × 215.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.64x = 116,442.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,442.49/361.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.99

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