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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.92, 476.16 and 214.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.92, 476.16 and 214.12 is: 295.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.92 : 476.16 = 214.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.92/476.16 = 214.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.92x = 476.16 × 214.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.92x = 101,955.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,955.38/344.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.59

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