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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.10, 519.31 and 216.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.10, 519.31 and 216.06 is: 324.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.10 : 519.31 = 216.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.10/519.31 = 216.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.10x = 519.31 × 216.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.10x = 112,203.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,203.96/346.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.20

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