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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.87, 475.94 and 213.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.87, 475.94 and 213.86 is: 295.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.87 : 475.94 = 213.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.87/475.94 = 213.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.87x = 475.94 × 213.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.87x = 101,782.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,782.68/344.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.13

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