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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.59, 534.70 and 212.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.59, 534.70 and 212.23 is: 318.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.59 : 534.70 = 212.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.59/534.70 = 212.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.59x = 534.70 × 212.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.59x = 113,479.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,479.38/356.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.23

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