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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.29, 533.61 and 211.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.29, 533.61 and 211.70 is: 317.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.29 : 533.61 = 211.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.29/533.61 = 211.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.29x = 533.61 × 211.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.29x = 112,966.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,966.57/356.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.07

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