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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.73, 542.71 and 215.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.73, 542.71 and 215.45 is: 323.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.73 : 542.71 = 215.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.73/542.71 = 215.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.73x = 542.71 × 215.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.73x = 116,925.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,925.65/361.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.24

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