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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.96, 476.15 and 212.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.96, 476.15 and 212.22 is: 292.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.96 : 476.15 = 212.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.96/476.15 = 212.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.96x = 476.15 × 212.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.96x = 101,049.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,049.65/344.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.93

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