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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.28, 475.16 and 213.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.28, 475.16 and 213.31 is: 294.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.28 : 475.16 = 213.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.28/475.16 = 213.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.28x = 475.16 × 213.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.28x = 101,355.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,355.91/344.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.40

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