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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.77, 536.63 and 213.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.77, 536.63 and 213.38 is: 320.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.77 : 536.63 = 213.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.77/536.63 = 213.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.77x = 536.63 × 213.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.77x = 114,502.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,502.36/357.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.05

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