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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.69, 533.58 and 217.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.69, 533.58 and 217.80 is: 327.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.69 : 533.58 = 217.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.69/533.58 = 217.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.69x = 533.58 × 217.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.69x = 116,213.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,213.72/354.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.65

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