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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.46, 532.59 and 216.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.46, 532.59 and 216.56 is: 324.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.46 : 532.59 = 216.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.46/532.59 = 216.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.46x = 532.59 × 216.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.46x = 115,336.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,336.43/355.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.48

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