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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.63, 537.82 and 212.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.63, 537.82 and 212.42 is: 318.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.63 : 537.82 = 212.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.63/537.82 = 212.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.63x = 537.82 × 212.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.63x = 114,240.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,240.11/358.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.54

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