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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.46, 538.56 and 214.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.46, 538.56 and 214.88 is: 321.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.46 : 538.56 = 214.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.46/538.56 = 214.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.46x = 538.56 × 214.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.46x = 115,723.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,723.08/359.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.94

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