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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.91, 529.38 and 215.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.91, 529.38 and 215.87 is: 323.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.91 : 529.38 = 215.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.91/529.38 = 215.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.91x = 529.38 × 215.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.91x = 114,277.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,277.26/352.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.81

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