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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.46, 526.92 and 214.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.46, 526.92 and 214.57 is: 321.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.46 : 526.92 = 214.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.46/526.92 = 214.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.46x = 526.92 × 214.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.46x = 113,061.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,061.22/351.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.69

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