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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.19, 474.76 and 213.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.19, 474.76 and 213.06 is: 293.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.19 : 474.76 = 213.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.19/474.76 = 213.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.19x = 474.76 × 213.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.19x = 101,153.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,153.02/344.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.89

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