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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.36, 475.38 and 213.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.36, 475.38 and 213.44 is: 294.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.36 : 475.38 = 213.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.36/475.38 = 213.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.36x = 475.38 × 213.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.36x = 101,465.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,465.11/344.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.65

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