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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.29, 535.41 and 210.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.29, 535.41 and 210.89 is: 316.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.29 : 535.41 = 210.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.29/535.41 = 210.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.29x = 535.41 × 210.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.29x = 112,912.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,912.61/357.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.03

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