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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.51, 526.86 and 214.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.51, 526.86 and 214.62 is: 321.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.51 : 526.86 = 214.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.51/526.86 = 214.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.51x = 526.86 × 214.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.51x = 113,074.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,074.69/351.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.68

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