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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.14, 520.72 and 218.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.14, 520.72 and 218.98 is: 328.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.14 : 520.72 = 218.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.14/520.72 = 218.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.14x = 520.72 × 218.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.14x = 114,027.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,027.27/347.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.48

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