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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353, 487.11 and 213.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353, 487.11 and 213.16 is: 294.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353 : 487.11 = 213.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353/487.11 = 213.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353x = 487.11 × 213.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353x = 103,832.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,832.37/353
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.14

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