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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.71, 475.82 and 213.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.71, 475.82 and 213.76 is: 295.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.71 : 475.82 = 213.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.71/475.82 = 213.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.71x = 475.82 × 213.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.71x = 101,711.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,711.28/344.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.06

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