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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.44, 536.98 and 213.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.44, 536.98 and 213.26 is: 320.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.44 : 536.98 = 213.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.44/536.98 = 213.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.44x = 536.98 × 213.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.44x = 114,516.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,516.35/357.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.38

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