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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.58, 532.83 and 210.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.58, 532.83 and 210.86 is: 315.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.58 : 532.83 = 210.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.58/532.83 = 210.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.58x = 532.83 × 210.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.58x = 112,352.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,352.53/355.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.97

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