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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.41, 530.13 and 216.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.41, 530.13 and 216.37 is: 324.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.41 : 530.13 = 216.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.41/530.13 = 216.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.41x = 530.13 × 216.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.41x = 114,704.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,704.23/353.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.56

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