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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.99, 476.15 and 214.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.99, 476.15 and 214.01 is: 295.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.99 : 476.15 = 214.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.99/476.15 = 214.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.99x = 476.15 × 214.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.99x = 101,899.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,899.20/344.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.37

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