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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.70, 536.24 and 141.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.70, 536.24 and 141.16 is: 211.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.70 : 536.24 = 141.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.70/536.24 = 141.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.70x = 536.24 × 141.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.70x = 75,695.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,695.64/357.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.62

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