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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.48, 517.46 and 216.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.48, 517.46 and 216.32 is: 324.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.48 : 517.46 = 216.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.48/517.46 = 216.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.48x = 517.46 × 216.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.48x = 111,936.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,936.95/344.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.94

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