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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.36, 529.86 and 216.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.36, 529.86 and 216.44 is: 324.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.36 : 529.86 = 216.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.36/529.86 = 216.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.36x = 529.86 × 216.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.36x = 114,682.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,682.90/353.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.55

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