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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.66, 532.01 and 217.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.66, 532.01 and 217.62 is: 326.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.66 : 532.01 = 217.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.66/532.01 = 217.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.66x = 532.01 × 217.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.66x = 115,774.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,774.93/354.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.44

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