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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.24, 535.68 and 211.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.24, 535.68 and 211.05 is: 316.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.24 : 535.68 = 211.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.24/535.68 = 211.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.24x = 535.68 × 211.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.24x = 113,055.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,055.26/357.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.47

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