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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.48, 519.99 and 217.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.48, 519.99 and 217.37 is: 325.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.48 : 519.99 = 217.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.48/519.99 = 217.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.48x = 519.99 × 217.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.48x = 113,027.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,027.63/347.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.28

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