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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.32, 536.70 and 213.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.32, 536.70 and 213.72 is: 320.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.32 : 536.70 = 213.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.32/536.70 = 213.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.32x = 536.70 × 213.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.32x = 114,703.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,703.52/358.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.11

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