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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.83, 531.05 and 217.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.83, 531.05 and 217.81 is: 325.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.83 : 531.05 = 217.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.83/531.05 = 217.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.83x = 531.05 × 217.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.83x = 115,665.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,665.58/354.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.97

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