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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.86, 519.03 and 216.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.86, 519.03 and 216.05 is: 324.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.86 : 519.03 = 216.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.86/519.03 = 216.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.86x = 519.03 × 216.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.86x = 112,133.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,133.84/345.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.22

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