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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.56, 536.34 and 213.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.56, 536.34 and 213.32 is: 319.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.56 : 536.34 = 213.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.56/536.34 = 213.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.56x = 536.34 × 213.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.56x = 114,412.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,412.05/357.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.98

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