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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.04, 543.14 and 215.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.04, 543.14 and 215.75 is: 323.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.04 : 543.14 = 215.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.04/543.14 = 215.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.04x = 543.14 × 215.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.04x = 117,178.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,178.66/362.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.66

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