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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.54, 518.62 and 216.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.54, 518.62 and 216.48 is: 323.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.54 : 518.62 = 216.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.54/518.62 = 216.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.54x = 518.62 × 216.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.54x = 112,270.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,270.86/346.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.98

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