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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.01, 519.23 and 214.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.01, 519.23 and 214.79 is: 321.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.01 : 519.23 = 214.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.01/519.23 = 214.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.01x = 519.23 × 214.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.01x = 111,521.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,521.74/347.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.38

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