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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.15, 532.42 and 210.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.15, 532.42 and 210.56 is: 315.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.15 : 532.42 = 210.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.15/532.42 = 210.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.15x = 532.42 × 210.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.15x = 112,106.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,106.36/355.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.66

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