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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.28, 533.16 and 211.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.28, 533.16 and 211.20 is: 316.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.28 : 533.16 = 211.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.28/533.16 = 211.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.28x = 533.16 × 211.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.28x = 112,603.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,603.39/356.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.05

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