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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.24, 522.14 and 321

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.24, 522.14 and 321 is: 482.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.24 : 522.14 = 321 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.24/522.14 = 321/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.24x = 522.14 × 321
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.24x = 167,606.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,606.94/347.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.68

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