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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.19, 534.15 and 212.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.19, 534.15 and 212.01 is: 317.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.19 : 534.15 = 212.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.19/534.15 = 212.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.19x = 534.15 × 212.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.19x = 113,245.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,245.14/356.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.93

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