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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.48, 528.66 and 215.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.48, 528.66 and 215.50 is: 323.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.48 : 528.66 = 215.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.48/528.66 = 215.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.48x = 528.66 × 215.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.48x = 113,926.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,926.23/352.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.21

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