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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.82, 539.87 and 215.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.82, 539.87 and 215.64 is: 323.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.82 : 539.87 = 215.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.82/539.87 = 215.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.82x = 539.87 × 215.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.82x = 116,416.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,416.49/359.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.54

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