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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.67, 535.01 and 212.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.67, 535.01 and 212.49 is: 318.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.67 : 535.01 = 212.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.67/535.01 = 212.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.67x = 535.01 × 212.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.67x = 113,683.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,683.21/356.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.74

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