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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.75, 530.60 and 216.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.75, 530.60 and 216.86 is: 325.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.75 : 530.60 = 216.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.75/530.60 = 216.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.75x = 530.60 × 216.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.75x = 115,062.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,062.18/353.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.27

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