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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.37, 475.28 and 213.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.37, 475.28 and 213.42 is: 294.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.37 : 475.28 = 213.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.37/475.28 = 213.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.37x = 475.28 × 213.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.37x = 101,436.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,436.97/344.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.55

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