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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.36, 526.86 and 214.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.36, 526.86 and 214.44 is: 321.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.36 : 526.86 = 214.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.36/526.86 = 214.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.36x = 526.86 × 214.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.36x = 112,979.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,979.86/351.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.55

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