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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.59, 539.54 and 215.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.59, 539.54 and 215.31 is: 323.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.59 : 539.54 = 215.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.59/539.54 = 215.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.59x = 539.54 × 215.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.59x = 116,168.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,168.36/359.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.06

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