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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.45, 532.96 and 211.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.45, 532.96 and 211.27 is: 316.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.45 : 532.96 = 211.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.45/532.96 = 211.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.45x = 532.96 × 211.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.45x = 112,598.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,598.46/355.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.78

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