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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.44, 530.89 and 217.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.44, 530.89 and 217.07 is: 325.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.44 : 530.89 = 217.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.44/530.89 = 217.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.44x = 530.89 × 217.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.44x = 115,240.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,240.29/354.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.13

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