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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.07, 474.66 and 212.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.07, 474.66 and 212.99 is: 293.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.07 : 474.66 = 212.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.07/474.66 = 212.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.07x = 474.66 × 212.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.07x = 101,095.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,095.46/344.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.82

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