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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.88, 536.92 and 217.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.88, 536.92 and 217.32 is: 326.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.88 : 536.92 = 217.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.88/536.92 = 217.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.88x = 536.92 × 217.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.88x = 116,683.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,683.45/357.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.04

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