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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.52, 532.20 and 210.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.52, 532.20 and 210.80 is: 315.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.52 : 532.20 = 210.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.52/532.20 = 210.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.52x = 532.20 × 210.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.52x = 112,187.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,187.76/355.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.56

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