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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.60, 475.48 and 213.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.60, 475.48 and 213.64 is: 294.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.60 : 475.48 = 213.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.60/475.48 = 213.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.60x = 475.48 × 213.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.60x = 101,581.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,581.55/344.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.78

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