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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.10, 534.33 and 217.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.10, 534.33 and 217.78 is: 325.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.10 : 534.33 = 217.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.10/534.33 = 217.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.10x = 534.33 × 217.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.10x = 116,366.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,366.39/357.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.86

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