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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.02, 519.99 and 218.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.02, 519.99 and 218.50 is: 327.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.02 : 519.99 = 218.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.02/519.99 = 218.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.02x = 519.99 × 218.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.02x = 113,617.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,617.82/347.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.41

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