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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.15, 475.02 and 213.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.15, 475.02 and 213.20 is: 294.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.15 : 475.02 = 213.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.15/475.02 = 213.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.15x = 475.02 × 213.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.15x = 101,271.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,271.89/344.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.27

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