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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.02, 518.85 and 217.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.02, 518.85 and 217.50 is: 326.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.02 : 518.85 = 217.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.02/518.85 = 217.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.02x = 518.85 × 217.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.02x = 112,849.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,849.88/346.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.14

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