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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.96, 474.66 and 213

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.96, 474.66 and 213 is: 293.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.96 : 474.66 = 213 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.96/474.66 = 213/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.96x = 474.66 × 213
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.96x = 101,102.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,102.58/343.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.94

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