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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.24, 475.11 and 213.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.24, 475.11 and 213.24 is: 294.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.24 : 475.11 = 213.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.24/475.11 = 213.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.24x = 475.11 × 213.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.24x = 101,312.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,312.46/344.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.31

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