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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.46, 527.16 and 214.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.46, 527.16 and 214.24 is: 321.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.46 : 527.16 = 214.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.46/527.16 = 214.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.46x = 527.16 × 214.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.46x = 112,938.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,938.76/351.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.34

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