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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.40, 530.79 and 217.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.40, 530.79 and 217.24 is: 325.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.40 : 530.79 = 217.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.40/530.79 = 217.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.40x = 530.79 × 217.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.40x = 115,306.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,306.68/354.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.36

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