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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.56, 537.68 and 214.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.56, 537.68 and 214.32 is: 321.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.56 : 537.68 = 214.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.56/537.68 = 214.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.56x = 537.68 × 214.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.56x = 115,235.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,235.58/358.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.38

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