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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.56, 529.18 and 215.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.56, 529.18 and 215.87 is: 324.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.56 : 529.18 = 215.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.56/529.18 = 215.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.56x = 529.18 × 215.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.56x = 114,231.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,231.68/352.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.01

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