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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.94, 539.91 and 213.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.94, 539.91 and 213.89 is: 320.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.94 : 539.91 = 213.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.94/539.91 = 213.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.94x = 539.91 × 213.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.94x = 115,477.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,477.58/359.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.82

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