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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.23, 537.42 and 212.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.23, 537.42 and 212.04 is: 318.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.23 : 537.42 = 212.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.23/537.42 = 212.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.23x = 537.42 × 212.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.23x = 113,954.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,954.54/358.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.10

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