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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.98, 534.52 and 210.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.98, 534.52 and 210.61 is: 315.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.98 : 534.52 = 210.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.98/534.52 = 210.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.98x = 534.52 × 210.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.98x = 112,575.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,575.26/356.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.35

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