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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.90, 537.51 and 214.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.90, 537.51 and 214.50 is: 322.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.90 : 537.51 = 214.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.90/537.51 = 214.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.90x = 537.51 × 214.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.90x = 115,295.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,295.90/357.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.15

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