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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.54, 522.03 and 217.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.54, 522.03 and 217.70 is: 327.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.54 : 522.03 = 217.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.54/522.03 = 217.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.54x = 522.03 × 217.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.54x = 113,643.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,643.32/347.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.00

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