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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.15, 536.39 and 213.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.15, 536.39 and 213.75 is: 321.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.15 : 536.39 = 213.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.15/536.39 = 213.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.15x = 536.39 × 213.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.15x = 114,652.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,652.29/357.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.02

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