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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.98, 530.94 and 216.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.98, 530.94 and 216.96 is: 325.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.98 : 530.94 = 216.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.98/530.94 = 216.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.98x = 530.94 × 216.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.98x = 115,189.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,189.00/353.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.41

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