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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.72, 516.96 and 215.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.72, 516.96 and 215.64 is: 323.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.72 : 516.96 = 215.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.72/516.96 = 215.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.72x = 516.96 × 215.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.72x = 111,477.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,477.25/344.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.38

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