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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.73, 532.26 and 216.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.73, 532.26 and 216.41 is: 323.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.73 : 532.26 = 216.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.73/532.26 = 216.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.73x = 532.26 × 216.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.73x = 115,183.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,183.73/355.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.80

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