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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.61, 542.56 and 215.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.61, 542.56 and 215.83 is: 322.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.61 : 542.56 = 215.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.61/542.56 = 215.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.61x = 542.56 × 215.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.61x = 117,098.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,098.83/362.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.93

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