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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.98, 475.91 and 214.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.98, 475.91 and 214.03 is: 295.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.98 : 475.91 = 214.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.98/475.91 = 214.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.98x = 475.91 × 214.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.98x = 101,857.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,857.95/344.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.26

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