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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.49, 533.52 and 211.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.49, 533.52 and 211.50 is: 316.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.49 : 533.52 = 211.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.49/533.52 = 211.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.49x = 533.52 × 211.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.49x = 112,839.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,839.48/356.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.53

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