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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.86, 521.97 and 215.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.86, 521.97 and 215.32 is: 322.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.86 : 521.97 = 215.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.86/521.97 = 215.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.86x = 521.97 × 215.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.86x = 112,392.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,392.13/348.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.17

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