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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.31, 534.53 and 210.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.31, 534.53 and 210.31 is: 315.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.31 : 534.53 = 210.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.31/534.53 = 210.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.31x = 534.53 × 210.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.31x = 112,416.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,416.19/356.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.50

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