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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.67, 515.66 and 213.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.67, 515.66 and 213.87 is: 320.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.67 : 515.66 = 213.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.67/515.66 = 213.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.67x = 515.66 × 213.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.67x = 110,283.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,283.13/343.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.90

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