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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.62, 475.40 and 213.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.62, 475.40 and 213.54 is: 294.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.62 : 475.40 = 213.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.62/475.40 = 213.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.62x = 475.40 × 213.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.62x = 101,516.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,516.92/344.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.58

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