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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.76, 526.44 and 214.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.76, 526.44 and 214.72 is: 321.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.76 : 526.44 = 214.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.76/526.44 = 214.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.76x = 526.44 × 214.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.76x = 113,037.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,037.20/351.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.35

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