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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.48, 527.16 and 214.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.48, 527.16 and 214.50 is: 321.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.48 : 527.16 = 214.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.48/527.16 = 214.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.48x = 527.16 × 214.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.48x = 113,075.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,075.82/351.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.71

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