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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.32, 517.18 and 214.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.32, 517.18 and 214.54 is: 322.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.32 : 517.18 = 214.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.32/517.18 = 214.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.32x = 517.18 × 214.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.32x = 110,955.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,955.80/344.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.25

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