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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.10, 531.11 and 216.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.10, 531.11 and 216.91 is: 325.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.10 : 531.11 = 216.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.10/531.11 = 216.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.10x = 531.11 × 216.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.10x = 115,202.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,202.28/354.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.34

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