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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347, 520.78 and 218.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347, 520.78 and 218.76 is: 328.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347 : 520.78 = 218.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347/520.78 = 218.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347x = 520.78 × 218.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347x = 113,925.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,925.83/347
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.32

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