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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.49, 475.35 and 213.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.49, 475.35 and 213.48 is: 294.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.49 : 475.35 = 213.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.49/475.35 = 213.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.49x = 475.35 × 213.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.49x = 101,477.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,477.72/344.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.57

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