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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.10, 529.95 and 216.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.10, 529.95 and 216.24 is: 324.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.10 : 529.95 = 216.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.10/529.95 = 216.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.10x = 529.95 × 216.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.10x = 114,596.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,596.39/353.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.54

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