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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.74, 528.71 and 215.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.74, 528.71 and 215.48 is: 322.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.74 : 528.71 = 215.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.74/528.71 = 215.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.74x = 528.71 × 215.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.74x = 113,928.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,928.29/352.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.98

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