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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.97, 522.28 and 218.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.97, 522.28 and 218.21 is: 327.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.97 : 522.28 = 218.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.97/522.28 = 218.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.97x = 522.28 × 218.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.97x = 113,963.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,963.56/347.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.51

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