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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.25, 531.62 and 213.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.25, 531.62 and 213.65 is: 320.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.25 : 531.62 = 213.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.25/531.62 = 213.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.25x = 531.62 × 213.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.25x = 113,580.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,580.61/354.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.62

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