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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.82, 532.95 and 211.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.82, 532.95 and 211.22 is: 316.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.82 : 532.95 = 211.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.82/532.95 = 211.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.82x = 532.95 × 211.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.82x = 112,569.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,569.70/355.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.37

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