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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.24, 476.16 and 214.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.24, 476.16 and 214.14 is: 295.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.24 : 476.16 = 214.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.24/476.16 = 214.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.24x = 476.16 × 214.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.24x = 101,964.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,964.90/345.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.34

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