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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.89, 535.22 and 212.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.89, 535.22 and 212.89 is: 319.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.89 : 535.22 = 212.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.89/535.22 = 212.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.89x = 535.22 × 212.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.89x = 113,941.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,941.92/356.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.26

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