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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.11, 534.57 and 212.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.11, 534.57 and 212.13 is: 318.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.11 : 534.57 = 212.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.11/534.57 = 212.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.11x = 534.57 × 212.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.11x = 113,397.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,397.27/356.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.44

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