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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.44, 539.22 and 213.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.44, 539.22 and 213.11 is: 319.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.44 : 539.22 = 213.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.44/539.22 = 213.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.44x = 539.22 × 213.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.44x = 114,916.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,916.33/359.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.71

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