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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.14, 474.67 and 213.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.14, 474.67 and 213.21 is: 294.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.14 : 474.67 = 213.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.14/474.67 = 213.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.14x = 474.67 × 213.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.14x = 101,204.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,204.39/344.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.08

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