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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.68, 520.16 and 216.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.68, 520.16 and 216.88 is: 325.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.68 : 520.16 = 216.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.68/520.16 = 216.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.68x = 520.16 × 216.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.68x = 112,812.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,812.30/346.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.41

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