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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.32, 535.25 and 210.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.32, 535.25 and 210.71 is: 315.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.32 : 535.25 = 210.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.32/535.25 = 210.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.32x = 535.25 × 210.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.32x = 112,778.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,778.80/357.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.63

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