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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.87, 475.77 and 213.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.87, 475.77 and 213.80 is: 294.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.87 : 475.77 = 213.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.87/475.77 = 213.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.87x = 475.77 × 213.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.87x = 101,717.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,717.25/344.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.95

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