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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.60, 519.30 and 218.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.60, 519.30 and 218.20 is: 326.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.60 : 519.30 = 218.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.60/519.30 = 218.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.60x = 519.30 × 218.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.60x = 113,311.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,311.26/346.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.92

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