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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.80, 520.34 and 216.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.80, 520.34 and 216.63 is: 325.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.80 : 520.34 = 216.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.80/520.34 = 216.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.80x = 520.34 × 216.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.80x = 112,721.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,721.25/346.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.03

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