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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.59, 533.21 and 211.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.59, 533.21 and 211.23 is: 316.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.59 : 533.21 = 211.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.59/533.21 = 211.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.59x = 533.21 × 211.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.59x = 112,628.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,628.89/355.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.74

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