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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.54, 475.26 and 213.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.54, 475.26 and 213.68 is: 294.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.54 : 475.26 = 213.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.54/475.26 = 213.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.54x = 475.26 × 213.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.54x = 101,553.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,553.56/344.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.75

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