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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.30, 534.44 and 211.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.30, 534.44 and 211.06 is: 316.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.30 : 534.44 = 211.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.30/534.44 = 211.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.30x = 534.44 × 211.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.30x = 112,798.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,798.10/356.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.58

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