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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.97, 474.90 and 213.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.97, 474.90 and 213.17 is: 294.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.97 : 474.90 = 213.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.97/474.90 = 213.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.97x = 474.90 × 213.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.97x = 101,234.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,234.43/343.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.31

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