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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.48, 526.74 and 214.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.48, 526.74 and 214.20 is: 321.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.48 : 526.74 = 214.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.48/526.74 = 214.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.48x = 526.74 × 214.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.48x = 112,827.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,827.71/351.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.01

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