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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.53, 543.47 and 215.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.53, 543.47 and 215.92 is: 323.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.53 : 543.47 = 215.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.53/543.47 = 215.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.53x = 543.47 × 215.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.53x = 117,343.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,343.60/362.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.68

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