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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.83, 520.93 and 217.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.83, 520.93 and 217.06 is: 326.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.83 : 520.93 = 217.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.83/520.93 = 217.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.83x = 520.93 × 217.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.83x = 113,072.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,072.03/346.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.02

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