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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.27, 518.08 and 215.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.27, 518.08 and 215.24 is: 322.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.27 : 518.08 = 215.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.27/518.08 = 215.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.27x = 518.08 × 215.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.27x = 111,512.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,512.08/345.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.97

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