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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.96, 539.96 and 215.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.96, 539.96 and 215.24 is: 322.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.96 : 539.96 = 215.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.96/539.96 = 215.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.96x = 539.96 × 215.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.96x = 116,217.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,217.21/359.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.87

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