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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.82, 529.96 and 216.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.82, 529.96 and 216.45 is: 324.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.82 : 529.96 = 216.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.82/529.96 = 216.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.82x = 529.96 × 216.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.82x = 114,706.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,706.91/353.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.20

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