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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.45, 536.16 and 212.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.45, 536.16 and 212.20 is: 318.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.45 : 536.16 = 212.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.45/536.16 = 212.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.45x = 536.16 × 212.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.45x = 113,773.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,773.15/357.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.29

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