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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.77, 527.34 and 214.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.77, 527.34 and 214.90 is: 322.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.77 : 527.34 = 214.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.77/527.34 = 214.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.77x = 527.34 × 214.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.77x = 113,327.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,327.82/351.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.17

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