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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.64, 516.72 and 219.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.64, 516.72 and 219.52 is: 329.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.64 : 516.72 = 219.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.64/516.72 = 219.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.64x = 516.72 × 219.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.64x = 113,430.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,430.37/344.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.13

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