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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.43, 474.87 and 213.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.43, 474.87 and 213.48 is: 294.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.43 : 474.87 = 213.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.43/474.87 = 213.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.43x = 474.87 × 213.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.43x = 101,375.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,375.25/344.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.33

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