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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.30, 475.00 and 213.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.30, 475.00 and 213.35 is: 294.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.30 : 475.00 = 213.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.30/475.00 = 213.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.30x = 475.00 × 213.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.30x = 101,338.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,338.34/344.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.34

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