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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.05, 535.51 and 211.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.05, 535.51 and 211.44 is: 316.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.05 : 535.51 = 211.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.05/535.51 = 211.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.05x = 535.51 × 211.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.05x = 113,228.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,228.23/358.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.24

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