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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.36, 518.88 and 215.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.36, 518.88 and 215.95 is: 323.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.36 : 518.88 = 215.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.36/518.88 = 215.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.36x = 518.88 × 215.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.36x = 112,052.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,052.14/346.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.51

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