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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.59, 540.14 and 213.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.59, 540.14 and 213.89 is: 320.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.59 : 540.14 = 213.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.59/540.14 = 213.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.59x = 540.14 × 213.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.59x = 115,526.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,526.77/360.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.39

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