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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.09, 536.41 and 213.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.09, 536.41 and 213.73 is: 320.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.09 : 536.41 = 213.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.09/536.41 = 213.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.09x = 536.41 × 213.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.09x = 114,646.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,646.91/358.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.16

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