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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.66, 539.01 and 213.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.66, 539.01 and 213.53 is: 320.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.66 : 539.01 = 213.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.66/539.01 = 213.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.66x = 539.01 × 213.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.66x = 115,092.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,092.11/359.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.01

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