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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.86, 534.63 and 211.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.86, 534.63 and 211.68 is: 318.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.86 : 534.63 = 211.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.86/534.63 = 211.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.86x = 534.63 × 211.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.86x = 113,170.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,170.48/355.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.02

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