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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344, 474.80 and 213.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344, 474.80 and 213.08 is: 294.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344 : 474.80 = 213.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344/474.80 = 213.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344x = 474.80 × 213.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344x = 101,170.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,170.38/344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.10

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