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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.67, 475.50 and 213.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.67, 475.50 and 213.63 is: 294.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.67 : 475.50 = 213.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.67/475.50 = 213.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.67x = 475.50 × 213.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.67x = 101,581.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,581.07/344.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.72

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