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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.89, 533.24 and 217.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.89, 533.24 and 217.10 is: 325.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.89 : 533.24 = 217.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.89/533.24 = 217.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.89x = 533.24 × 217.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.89x = 115,763.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,763.74/355.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.28

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