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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.52, 529.38 and 214.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.52, 529.38 and 214.38 is: 321.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.52 : 529.38 = 214.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.52/529.38 = 214.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.52x = 529.38 × 214.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.52x = 113,488.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,488.48/353.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.02

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