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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.60, 533.46 and 211

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.60, 533.46 and 211 is: 316.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.60 : 533.46 = 211 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.60/533.46 = 211/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.60x = 533.46 × 211
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.60x = 112,560.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,560.06/355.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.54

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