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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.14, 528.86 and 215.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.14, 528.86 and 215.43 is: 323.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.14 : 528.86 = 215.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.14/528.86 = 215.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.14x = 528.86 × 215.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.14x = 113,932.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,932.31/352.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.54

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