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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.27, 475.29 and 213.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.27, 475.29 and 213.45 is: 294.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.27 : 475.29 = 213.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.27/475.29 = 213.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.27x = 475.29 × 213.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.27x = 101,450.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,450.65/344.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.69

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