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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.40, 537.62 and 211.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.40, 537.62 and 211.88 is: 317.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.40 : 537.62 = 211.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.40/537.62 = 211.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.40x = 537.62 × 211.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.40x = 113,910.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,910.93/358.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.83

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