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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.40, 537.48 and 212.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.40, 537.48 and 212.14 is: 318.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.40 : 537.48 = 212.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.40/537.48 = 212.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.40x = 537.48 × 212.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.40x = 114,021.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,021.01/358.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.14

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