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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.50, 530.54 and 217.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.50, 530.54 and 217.64 is: 325.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.50 : 530.54 = 217.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.50/530.54 = 217.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.50x = 530.54 × 217.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.50x = 115,462.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,462.98/354.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.71

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