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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.86, 538.96 and 215.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.86, 538.96 and 215.26 is: 322.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.86 : 538.96 = 215.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.86/538.96 = 215.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.86x = 538.96 × 215.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.86x = 116,016.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,016.53/359.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.39

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