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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.20, 477.77 and 213.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.20, 477.77 and 213.47 is: 294.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.20 : 477.77 = 213.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.20/477.77 = 213.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.20x = 477.77 × 213.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.20x = 101,986.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,986.11/346.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.59

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