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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.48, 520.46 and 218.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.48, 520.46 and 218.32 is: 327.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.48 : 520.46 = 218.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.48/520.46 = 218.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.48x = 520.46 × 218.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.48x = 113,626.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,626.83/346.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.95

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