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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.58, 537.87 and 214.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.58, 537.87 and 214.34 is: 321.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.58 : 537.87 = 214.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.58/537.87 = 214.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.58x = 537.87 × 214.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.58x = 115,287.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,287.06/358.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.51

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