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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.35, 517.34 and 215.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.35, 517.34 and 215.04 is: 322.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.35 : 517.34 = 215.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.35/517.34 = 215.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.35x = 517.34 × 215.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.35x = 111,248.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,248.79/345.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.13

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