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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.48, 532.78 and 210.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.48, 532.78 and 210.48 is: 315.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.48 : 532.78 = 210.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.48/532.78 = 210.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.48x = 532.78 × 210.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.48x = 112,139.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,139.53/355.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.46

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