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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.14, 535.70 and 212.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.14, 535.70 and 212.75 is: 319.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.14 : 535.70 = 212.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.14/535.70 = 212.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.14x = 535.70 × 212.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.14x = 113,969.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,969.11/357.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.12

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