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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.35, 539.04 and 214.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.35, 539.04 and 214.75 is: 322.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.35 : 539.04 = 214.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.35/539.04 = 214.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.35x = 539.04 × 214.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.35x = 115,758.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,758.84/359.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.13

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