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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.92, 542.34 and 215.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.92, 542.34 and 215.52 is: 322.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.92 : 542.34 = 215.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.92/542.34 = 215.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.92x = 542.34 × 215.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.92x = 116,885.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,885.12/361.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.96

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