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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.20, 515.56 and 215.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.20, 515.56 and 215.32 is: 322.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.20 : 515.56 = 215.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.20/515.56 = 215.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.20x = 515.56 × 215.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.20x = 111,010.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,010.38/344.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.52

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