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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.84, 522.56 and 218.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.84, 522.56 and 218.24 is: 327.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.84 : 522.56 = 218.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.84/522.56 = 218.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.84x = 522.56 × 218.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.84x = 114,043.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,043.49/347.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.86

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