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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.56, 526.66 and 214.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.56, 526.66 and 214.27 is: 320.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.56 : 526.66 = 214.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.56/526.66 = 214.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.56x = 526.66 × 214.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.56x = 112,845.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,845.59/351.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.98

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