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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.48, 537.72 and 214

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.48, 537.72 and 214 is: 321

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.48 : 537.72 = 214 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.48/537.72 = 214/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.48x = 537.72 × 214
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.48x = 115,072.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,072.08/358.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321

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