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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.28, 529.94 and 216.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.28, 529.94 and 216.60 is: 324.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.28 : 529.94 = 216.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.28/529.94 = 216.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.28x = 529.94 × 216.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.28x = 114,785.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,785.00/353.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.91

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