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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.57, 531.86 and 210.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.57, 531.86 and 210.21 is: 315.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.57 : 531.86 = 210.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.57/531.86 = 210.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.57x = 531.86 × 210.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.57x = 111,801.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,801.24/354.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.32

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