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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.36, 533.02 and 211.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.36, 533.02 and 211.99 is: 317.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.36 : 533.02 = 211.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.36/533.02 = 211.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.36x = 533.02 × 211.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.36x = 112,994.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,994.91/355.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.97

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