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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.84, 533.04 and 211.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.84, 533.04 and 211.48 is: 316.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.84 : 533.04 = 211.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.84/533.04 = 211.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.84x = 533.04 × 211.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.84x = 112,727.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,727.30/355.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.79

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