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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.82, 529.20 and 215.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.82, 529.20 and 215.80 is: 323.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.82 : 529.20 = 215.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.82/529.20 = 215.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.82x = 529.20 × 215.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.82x = 114,200.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,200.04/352.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.68

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