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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348, 521.13 and 217.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348, 521.13 and 217.59 is: 325.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348 : 521.13 = 217.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348/521.13 = 217.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348x = 521.13 × 217.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348x = 113,392.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,392.68/348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.84

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