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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.25, 534.60 and 215.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.25, 534.60 and 215.67 is: 323.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.25 : 534.60 = 215.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.25/534.60 = 215.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.25x = 534.60 × 215.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.25x = 115,297.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,297.18/356.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.64

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