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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.63, 537.03 and 212.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.63, 537.03 and 212.02 is: 317.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.63 : 537.03 = 212.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.63/537.03 = 212.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.63x = 537.03 × 212.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.63x = 113,859.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,859.76/358.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.49

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