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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.44, 475.10 and 213.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.44, 475.10 and 213.31 is: 294.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.44 : 475.10 = 213.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.44/475.10 = 213.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.44x = 475.10 × 213.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.44x = 101,343.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,343.58/344.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.23

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