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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.54, 527.30 and 214.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.54, 527.30 and 214.56 is: 321.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.54 : 527.30 = 214.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.54/527.30 = 214.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.54x = 527.30 × 214.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.54x = 113,137.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,137.49/351.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.83

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