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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.84, 536.04 and 213.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.84, 536.04 and 213.48 is: 319.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.84 : 536.04 = 213.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.84/536.04 = 213.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.84x = 536.04 × 213.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.84x = 114,433.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,433.82/357.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.79

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