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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.44, 518.68 and 216.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.44, 518.68 and 216.26 is: 324.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.44 : 518.68 = 216.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.44/518.68 = 216.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.44x = 518.68 × 216.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.44x = 112,168.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,168.02/345.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.71

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