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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.62, 534.74 and 210.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.62, 534.74 and 210.41 is: 315.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.62 : 534.74 = 210.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.62/534.74 = 210.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.62x = 534.74 × 210.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.62x = 112,515.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,515.45/356.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.51

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