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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.59, 537.37 and 212.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.59, 537.37 and 212.41 is: 318.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.59 : 537.37 = 212.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.59/537.37 = 212.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.59x = 537.37 × 212.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.59x = 114,139.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,139.01/358.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.30

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