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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.83, 542.69 and 215.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.83, 542.69 and 215.11 is: 322.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.83 : 542.69 = 215.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.83/542.69 = 215.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.83x = 542.69 × 215.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.83x = 116,738.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,738.05/361.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.63

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