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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.02, 530.71 and 217.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.02, 530.71 and 217.15 is: 325.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.02 : 530.71 = 217.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.02/530.71 = 217.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.02x = 530.71 × 217.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.02x = 115,241.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,241.81/354.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.53

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