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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.89, 517.62 and 214.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.89, 517.62 and 214.05 is: 320.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.89 : 517.62 = 214.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.89/517.62 = 214.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.89x = 517.62 × 214.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.89x = 110,796.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,796.56/345.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.33

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