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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.41, 537.77 and 214.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.41, 537.77 and 214.13 is: 321.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.41 : 537.77 = 214.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.41/537.77 = 214.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.41x = 537.77 × 214.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.41x = 115,148.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,148.93/358.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.28

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