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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.75, 533.88 and 215.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.75, 533.88 and 215.16 is: 322.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.75 : 533.88 = 215.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.75/533.88 = 215.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.75x = 533.88 × 215.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.75x = 114,869.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,869.62/355.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.89

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