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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.58, 475.17 and 213.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.58, 475.17 and 213.54 is: 294.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.58 : 475.17 = 213.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.58/475.17 = 213.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.58x = 475.17 × 213.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.58x = 101,467.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,467.80/344.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.47

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