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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.30, 536.34 and 213.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.30, 536.34 and 213.32 is: 320.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.30 : 536.34 = 213.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.30/536.34 = 213.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.30x = 536.34 × 213.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.30x = 114,409.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,409.37/357.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.21

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