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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.19, 536.77 and 211.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.19, 536.77 and 211.97 is: 317.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.19 : 536.77 = 211.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.19/536.77 = 211.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.19x = 536.77 × 211.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.19x = 113,775.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,775.92/358.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.65

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