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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.28, 538.52 and 213.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.28, 538.52 and 213.12 is: 319.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.28 : 538.52 = 213.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.28/538.52 = 213.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.28x = 538.52 × 213.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.28x = 114,768.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,768.32/359.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.44

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