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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.49, 536.39 and 212.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.49, 536.39 and 212.31 is: 317.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.49 : 536.39 = 212.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.49/536.39 = 212.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.49x = 536.39 × 212.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.49x = 113,879.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,879.90/358.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.67

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