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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.29, 520.15 and 216.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.29, 520.15 and 216.44 is: 325.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.29 : 520.15 = 216.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.29/520.15 = 216.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.29x = 520.15 × 216.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.29x = 112,581.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,581.27/346.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.11

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