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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.69, 535.03 and 211.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.69, 535.03 and 211.45 is: 317.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.69 : 535.03 = 211.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.69/535.03 = 211.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.69x = 535.03 × 211.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.69x = 113,130.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,130.76/356.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.17

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