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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.46, 526.61 and 214.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.46, 526.61 and 214.09 is: 320.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.46 : 526.61 = 214.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.46/526.61 = 214.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.46x = 526.61 × 214.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.46x = 112,738.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,738.23/351.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.78

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