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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.81, 520.08 and 216.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.81, 520.08 and 216.87 is: 325.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.81 : 520.08 = 216.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.81/520.08 = 216.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.81x = 520.08 × 216.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.81x = 112,789.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,789.75/346.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.22

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