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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.84, 526.61 and 214.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.84, 526.61 and 214.16 is: 321.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.84 : 526.61 = 214.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.84/526.61 = 214.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.84x = 526.61 × 214.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.84x = 112,778.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,778.80/350.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.45

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