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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.18, 530.50 and 216.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.18, 530.50 and 216.29 is: 324.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.18 : 530.50 = 216.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.18/530.50 = 216.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.18x = 530.50 × 216.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.18x = 114,739.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,739.19/353.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.88

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