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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.39, 531.68 and 217.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.39, 531.68 and 217.52 is: 326.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.39 : 531.68 = 217.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.39/531.68 = 217.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.39x = 531.68 × 217.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.39x = 115,651.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,651.03/354.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.34

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