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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.84, 531.66 and 217.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.84, 531.66 and 217.48 is: 325.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.84 : 531.66 = 217.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.84/531.66 = 217.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.84x = 531.66 × 217.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.84x = 115,625.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,625.42/354.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.85

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