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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.83, 539.74 and 214.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.83, 539.74 and 214.59 is: 321.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.83 : 539.74 = 214.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.83/539.74 = 214.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.83x = 539.74 × 214.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.83x = 115,819.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,819.03/359.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.87

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