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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.04, 530.33 and 216.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.04, 530.33 and 216.17 is: 324.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.04 : 530.33 = 216.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.04/530.33 = 216.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.04x = 530.33 × 216.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.04x = 114,641.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,641.44/353.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.73

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