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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.67, 535.28 and 212.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.67, 535.28 and 212.76 is: 319.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.67 : 535.28 = 212.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.67/535.28 = 212.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.67x = 535.28 × 212.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.67x = 113,885.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,885.11/356.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.30

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