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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.94, 534.63 and 210.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.94, 534.63 and 210.53 is: 315.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.94 : 534.63 = 210.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.94/534.63 = 210.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.94x = 534.63 × 210.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.94x = 112,557.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,557.78/356.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.34

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