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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.24, 531.36 and 215.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.24, 531.36 and 215.44 is: 323.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.24 : 531.36 = 215.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.24/531.36 = 215.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.24x = 531.36 × 215.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.24x = 114,476.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,476.20/354.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.16

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