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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.56, 475.44 and 213.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.56, 475.44 and 213.76 is: 294.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.56 : 475.44 = 213.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.56/475.44 = 213.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.56x = 475.44 × 213.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.56x = 101,630.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,630.05/344.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.96

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