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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.71, 518.82 and 215.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.71, 518.82 and 215.90 is: 324.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.71 : 518.82 = 215.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.71/518.82 = 215.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.71x = 518.82 × 215.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.71x = 112,014.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,014.54/345.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.01

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