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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.35, 536.01 and 212.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.35, 536.01 and 212.75 is: 319.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.35 : 536.01 = 212.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.35/536.01 = 212.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.35x = 536.01 × 212.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.35x = 114,036.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,036.13/357.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.12

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