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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.98, 521.55 and 219.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.98, 521.55 and 219.54 is: 329.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.98 : 521.55 = 219.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.98/521.55 = 219.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.98x = 521.55 × 219.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.98x = 114,501.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,501.09/346.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.99

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