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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.89, 517.49 and 214.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.89, 517.49 and 214.86 is: 322.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.89 : 517.49 = 214.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.89/517.49 = 214.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.89x = 517.49 × 214.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.89x = 111,187.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,187.90/344.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.39

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