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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.24, 519.18 and 214.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.24, 519.18 and 214.60 is: 321.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.24 : 519.18 = 214.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.24/519.18 = 214.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.24x = 519.18 × 214.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.24x = 111,416.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,416.03/346.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.79

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