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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.99, 517.33 and 214.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.99, 517.33 and 214.79 is: 322.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.99 : 517.33 = 214.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.99/517.33 = 214.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.99x = 517.33 × 214.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.99x = 111,116.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,116.24/344.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.09

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