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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.99, 535.63 and 211.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.99, 535.63 and 211.82 is: 316.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.99 : 535.63 = 211.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.99/535.63 = 211.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.99x = 535.63 × 211.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.99x = 113,457.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,457.15/357.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.93

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