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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.96, 474.60 and 217.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.96, 474.60 and 217.97 is: 300.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.96 : 474.60 = 217.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.96/474.60 = 217.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.96x = 474.60 × 217.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.96x = 103,445.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,445.37/343.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.75

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