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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.65, 526.44 and 214.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.65, 526.44 and 214.28 is: 320.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.65 : 526.44 = 214.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.65/526.44 = 214.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.65x = 526.44 × 214.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.65x = 112,805.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,805.56/351.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.79

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