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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.45, 526.29 and 214.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.45, 526.29 and 214.08 is: 320.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.45 : 526.29 = 214.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.45/526.29 = 214.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.45x = 526.29 × 214.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.45x = 112,668.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,668.16/351.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.58

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