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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.19, 474.87 and 213.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.19, 474.87 and 213.24 is: 294.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.19 : 474.87 = 213.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.19/474.87 = 213.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.19x = 474.87 × 213.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.19x = 101,261.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,261.28/344.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.20

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