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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.47, 515.49 and 214.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.47, 515.49 and 214.36 is: 320.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.47 : 515.49 = 214.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.47/515.49 = 214.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.47x = 515.49 × 214.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.47x = 110,501.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,501.85/344.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.79

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