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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.44, 533.98 and 211.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.44, 533.98 and 211.26 is: 317.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.44 : 533.98 = 211.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.44/533.98 = 211.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.44x = 533.98 × 211.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.44x = 112,808.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,808.61/355.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.38

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