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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.42, 475.40 and 213.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.42, 475.40 and 213.35 is: 294.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.42 : 475.40 = 213.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.42/475.40 = 213.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.42x = 475.40 × 213.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.42x = 101,426.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,426.71/344.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.48

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