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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.96, 527.35 and 214.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.96, 527.35 and 214.59 is: 321.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.96 : 527.35 = 214.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.96/527.35 = 214.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.96x = 527.35 × 214.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.96x = 113,164.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,164.04/351.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.53

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