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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.99, 530.84 and 217.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.99, 530.84 and 217.10 is: 325.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.99 : 530.84 = 217.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.99/530.84 = 217.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.99x = 530.84 × 217.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.99x = 115,241.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,241.62/353.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.56

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