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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.28, 532.24 and 217.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.28, 532.24 and 217.91 is: 326.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.28 : 532.24 = 217.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.28/532.24 = 217.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.28x = 532.24 × 217.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.28x = 115,981.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,981.20/355.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.45

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