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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.94, 517.98 and 215.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.94, 517.98 and 215.19 is: 323.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.94 : 517.98 = 215.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.94/517.98 = 215.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.94x = 517.98 × 215.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.94x = 111,464.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,464.12/344.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.14

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