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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.40, 519.42 and 216.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.40, 519.42 and 216.08 is: 324.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.40 : 519.42 = 216.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.40/519.42 = 216.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.40x = 519.42 × 216.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.40x = 112,236.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,236.27/346.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.01

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