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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352, 527.38 and 214.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352, 527.38 and 214.84 is: 321.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352 : 527.38 = 214.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352/527.38 = 214.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352x = 527.38 × 214.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352x = 113,302.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,302.32/352
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.88

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