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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.27, 520.37 and 218.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.27, 520.37 and 218.75 is: 327.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.27 : 520.37 = 218.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.27/520.37 = 218.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.27x = 520.37 × 218.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.27x = 113,829.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,829.84/347.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.78

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