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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.24, 475.13 and 213.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.24, 475.13 and 213.17 is: 294.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.24 : 475.13 = 213.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.24/475.13 = 213.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.24x = 475.13 × 213.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.24x = 101,283.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,283.46/344.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.22

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