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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.57, 533.36 and 211.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.57, 533.36 and 211.21 is: 316.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.57 : 533.36 = 211.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.57/533.36 = 211.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.57x = 533.36 × 211.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.57x = 112,650.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,650.97/355.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.82

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