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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.90, 539.01 and 215.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.90, 539.01 and 215.50 is: 323.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.90 : 539.01 = 215.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.90/539.01 = 215.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.90x = 539.01 × 215.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.90x = 116,156.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,156.66/358.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.65

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