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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.82, 537.50 and 212.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.82, 537.50 and 212.21 is: 317.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.82 : 537.50 = 212.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.82/537.50 = 212.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.82x = 537.50 × 212.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.82x = 114,059.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,059.13/358.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.88

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