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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.67, 542.34 and 215.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.67, 542.34 and 215.49 is: 323.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.67 : 542.34 = 215.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.67/542.34 = 215.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.67x = 542.34 × 215.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.67x = 116,867.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,867.18/361.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.13

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