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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.60, 475.60 and 213.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.60, 475.60 and 213.61 is: 294.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.60 : 475.60 = 213.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.60/475.60 = 213.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.60x = 475.60 × 213.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.60x = 101,593.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,593.22/344.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.81

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