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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.14, 542.47 and 215.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.14, 542.47 and 215.53 is: 322.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.14 : 542.47 = 215.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.14/542.47 = 215.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.14x = 542.47 × 215.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.14x = 116,918.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,918.56/362.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.85

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