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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.02, 534.06 and 212.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.02, 534.06 and 212.62 is: 318.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.02 : 534.06 = 212.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.02/534.06 = 212.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.02x = 534.06 × 212.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.02x = 113,551.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,551.84/356.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.95

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