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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.21, 531 and 217.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.21, 531 and 217.32 is: 325.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.21 : 531 = 217.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.21/531 = 217.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.21x = 531 × 217.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.21x = 115,396.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,396.92/354.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.79

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