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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.06, 530.97 and 217.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.06, 530.97 and 217.17 is: 325.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.06 : 530.97 = 217.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.06/530.97 = 217.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.06x = 530.97 × 217.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.06x = 115,310.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,310.75/354.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.68

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