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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.77, 516.15 and 213.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.77, 516.15 and 213.38 is: 320.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.77 : 516.15 = 213.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.77/516.15 = 213.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.77x = 516.15 × 213.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.77x = 110,137.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,137.75/343.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.38

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