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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.03, 531.86 and 217.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.03, 531.86 and 217.67 is: 326.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.03 : 531.86 = 217.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.03/531.86 = 217.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.03x = 531.86 × 217.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.03x = 115,769.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,769.97/355.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.09

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