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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.25, 475.07 and 213.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.25, 475.07 and 213.37 is: 294.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.25 : 475.07 = 213.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.25/475.07 = 213.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.25x = 475.07 × 213.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.25x = 101,363.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,363.43/344.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.45

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