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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.10, 533.75 and 211.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.10, 533.75 and 211.11 is: 316.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.10 : 533.75 = 211.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.10/533.75 = 211.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.10x = 533.75 × 211.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.10x = 112,678.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,678.91/356.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.42

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