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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.36, 530.88 and 216.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.36, 530.88 and 216.96 is: 325.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.36 : 530.88 = 216.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.36/530.88 = 216.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.36x = 530.88 × 216.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.36x = 115,179.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,179.72/354.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.04

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