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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.36, 533.08 and 211.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.36, 533.08 and 211.08 is: 316.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.36 : 533.08 = 211.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.36/533.08 = 211.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.36x = 533.08 × 211.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.36x = 112,522.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,522.53/355.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.64

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