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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.12, 531.34 and 213.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.12, 531.34 and 213.88 is: 320.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.12 : 531.34 = 213.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.12/531.34 = 213.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.12x = 531.34 × 213.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.12x = 113,643.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,643.00/355.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.01

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