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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.15, 531.87 and 217.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.15, 531.87 and 217.44 is: 326.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.15 : 531.87 = 217.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.15/531.87 = 217.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.15x = 531.87 × 217.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.15x = 115,649.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,649.81/354.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.56

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