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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.18, 476.43 and 214.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.18, 476.43 and 214.11 is: 295.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.18 : 476.43 = 214.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.18/476.43 = 214.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.18x = 476.43 × 214.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.18x = 102,008.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,008.43/345.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.52

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