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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.48, 533.22 and 211

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.48, 533.22 and 211 is: 316.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.48 : 533.22 = 211 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.48/533.22 = 211/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.48x = 533.22 × 211
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.48x = 112,509.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,509.42/355.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.50

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