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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.52, 534.61 and 210.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.52, 534.61 and 210.31 is: 315.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.52 : 534.61 = 210.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.52/534.61 = 210.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.52x = 534.61 × 210.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.52x = 112,432.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,432.76/356.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.36

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