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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.08, 529.17 and 215.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.08, 529.17 and 215.74 is: 323.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.08 : 529.17 = 215.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.08/529.17 = 215.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.08x = 529.17 × 215.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.08x = 114,163.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,163.14/353.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.34

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