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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.98, 527.43 and 214.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.98, 527.43 and 214.42 is: 322.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.98 : 527.43 = 214.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.98/527.43 = 214.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.98x = 527.43 × 214.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.98x = 113,091.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,091.54/350.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.22

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