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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.82, 532.16 and 214.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.82, 532.16 and 214.02 is: 320.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.82 : 532.16 = 214.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.82/532.16 = 214.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.82x = 532.16 × 214.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.82x = 113,892.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,892.88/354.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.99

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