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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.54, 515.62 and 214.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.54, 515.62 and 214.48 is: 320.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.54 : 515.62 = 214.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.54/515.62 = 214.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.54x = 515.62 × 214.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.54x = 110,590.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,590.18/344.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.98

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