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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.21, 543.44 and 215.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.21, 543.44 and 215.93 is: 323.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.21 : 543.44 = 215.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.21/543.44 = 215.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.21x = 543.44 × 215.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.21x = 117,346.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,346.90/362.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.98

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