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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.32, 534.48 and 211.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.32, 534.48 and 211.96 is: 317.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.32 : 534.48 = 211.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.32/534.48 = 211.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.32x = 534.48 × 211.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.32x = 113,288.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,288.38/356.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.94

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