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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.43, 535.47 and 212.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.43, 535.47 and 212.25 is: 318.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.43 : 535.47 = 212.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.43/535.47 = 212.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.43x = 535.47 × 212.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.43x = 113,653.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,653.51/356.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.87

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