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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.59, 476.97 and 214.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.59, 476.97 and 214.64 is: 296.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.59 : 476.97 = 214.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.59/476.97 = 214.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.59x = 476.97 × 214.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.59x = 102,378.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,378.03/345.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.24

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