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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.57, 529.67 and 216.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.57, 529.67 and 216.27 is: 323.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.57 : 529.67 = 216.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.57/529.67 = 216.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.57x = 529.67 × 216.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.57x = 114,550.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,550.65/353.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.99

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