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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.79, 475.83 and 213.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.79, 475.83 and 213.75 is: 294.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.79 : 475.83 = 213.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.79/475.83 = 213.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.79x = 475.83 × 213.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.79x = 101,708.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,708.66/344.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.99

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