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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.72, 535.47 and 210.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.72, 535.47 and 210.80 is: 316.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.72 : 535.47 = 210.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.72/535.47 = 210.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.72x = 535.47 × 210.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.72x = 112,877.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,877.08/356.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.43

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