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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.01, 515.85 and 213.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.01, 515.85 and 213.81 is: 320.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.01 : 515.85 = 213.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.01/515.85 = 213.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.01x = 515.85 × 213.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.01x = 110,292.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,292.82/344.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.61

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