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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.99, 518.83 and 215.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.99, 518.83 and 215.79 is: 323.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.99 : 518.83 = 215.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.99/518.83 = 215.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.99x = 518.83 × 215.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.99x = 111,957.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,957.79/345.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.59

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