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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.24, 529.16 and 215.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.24, 529.16 and 215.85 is: 323.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.24 : 529.16 = 215.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.24/529.16 = 215.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.24x = 529.16 × 215.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.24x = 114,218.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,218.11/353.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.35

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