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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.72, 517.56 and 217.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.72, 517.56 and 217.04 is: 325.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.72 : 517.56 = 217.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.72/517.56 = 217.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.72x = 517.56 × 217.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.72x = 112,331.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,331.22/344.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.86

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