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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.02, 538.23 and 214.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.02, 538.23 and 214.44 is: 321.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.02 : 538.23 = 214.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.02/538.23 = 214.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.02x = 538.23 × 214.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.02x = 115,418.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,418.04/359.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.48

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