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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.56, 539.46 and 215.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.56, 539.46 and 215.32 is: 323.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.56 : 539.46 = 215.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.56/539.46 = 215.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.56x = 539.46 × 215.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.56x = 116,156.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,156.53/359.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.05

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