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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354, 531.24 and 213.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354, 531.24 and 213.40 is: 320.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354 : 531.24 = 213.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354/531.24 = 213.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354x = 531.24 × 213.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354x = 113,366.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,366.62/354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.24

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