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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.12, 534.29 and 215.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.12, 534.29 and 215.57 is: 323.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.12 : 534.29 = 215.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.12/534.29 = 215.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.12x = 534.29 × 215.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.12x = 115,174.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,174.76/356.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.41

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