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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.21, 519.10 and 216.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.21, 519.10 and 216.42 is: 324.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.21 : 519.10 = 216.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.21/519.10 = 216.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.21x = 519.10 × 216.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.21x = 112,343.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,343.62/346.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.50

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