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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.07, 515.37 and 214.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.07, 515.37 and 214.11 is: 320.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.07 : 515.37 = 214.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.07/515.37 = 214.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.07x = 515.37 × 214.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.07x = 110,345.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,345.87/344.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.71

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