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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.54, 519.97 and 216.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.54, 519.97 and 216.50 is: 324.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.54 : 519.97 = 216.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.54/519.97 = 216.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.54x = 519.97 × 216.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.54x = 112,572.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,572.42/346.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.85

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