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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.63, 532.09 and 214.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.63, 532.09 and 214.38 is: 320.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.63 : 532.09 = 214.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.63/532.09 = 214.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.63x = 532.09 × 214.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.63x = 114,069.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,069.45/355.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.75

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