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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.99, 534.13 and 210.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.99, 534.13 and 210.82 is: 315.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.99 : 534.13 = 210.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.99/534.13 = 210.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.99x = 534.13 × 210.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.99x = 112,604.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,604.63/356.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.43

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