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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.08, 519.20 and 216.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.08, 519.20 and 216.12 is: 324.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.08 : 519.20 = 216.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.08/519.20 = 216.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.08x = 519.20 × 216.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.08x = 112,209.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,209.50/346.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.23

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