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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.71, 541.20 and 214.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.71, 541.20 and 214.92 is: 321.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.71 : 541.20 = 214.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.71/541.20 = 214.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.71x = 541.20 × 214.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.71x = 116,314.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,314.70/361.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.57

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