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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.90, 536.36 and 211.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.90, 536.36 and 211.34 is: 316.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.90 : 536.36 = 211.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.90/536.36 = 211.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.90x = 536.36 × 211.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.90x = 113,350.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,350.58/357.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.71

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