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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.96, 526.68 and 214.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.96, 526.68 and 214.56 is: 321.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.96 : 526.68 = 214.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.96/526.68 = 214.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.96x = 526.68 × 214.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.96x = 113,004.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,004.46/351.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.07

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