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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.08, 531.94 and 217.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.08, 531.94 and 217.46 is: 326.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.08 : 531.94 = 217.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.08/531.94 = 217.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.08x = 531.94 × 217.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.08x = 115,675.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,675.67/354.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.69

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