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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.14, 474.90 and 213.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.14, 474.90 and 213.22 is: 294.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.14 : 474.90 = 213.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.14/474.90 = 213.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.14x = 474.90 × 213.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.14x = 101,258.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,258.18/344.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.24

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