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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.24, 541.99 and 215.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.24, 541.99 and 215.45 is: 322.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.24 : 541.99 = 215.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.24/541.99 = 215.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.24x = 541.99 × 215.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.24x = 116,771.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,771.34/362.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.36

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