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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.23, 536.85 and 212.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.23, 536.85 and 212.01 is: 317.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.23 : 536.85 = 212.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.23/536.85 = 212.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.23x = 536.85 × 212.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.23x = 113,817.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,817.57/358.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.72

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