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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.54, 536.99 and 213.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.54, 536.99 and 213.95 is: 320.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.54 : 536.99 = 213.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.54/536.99 = 213.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.54x = 536.99 × 213.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.54x = 114,889.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,889.28/358.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.44

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