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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.84, 533.82 and 211.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.84, 533.82 and 211.39 is: 317.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.84 : 533.82 = 211.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.84/533.82 = 211.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.84x = 533.82 × 211.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.84x = 112,844.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,844.21/355.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.12

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