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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.46, 533.40 and 217.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.46, 533.40 and 217.14 is: 324.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.46 : 533.40 = 217.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.46/533.40 = 217.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.46x = 533.40 × 217.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.46x = 115,822.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,822.48/356.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.92

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