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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.40, 477.90 and 213.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.40, 477.90 and 213.47 is: 294.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.40 : 477.90 = 213.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.40/477.90 = 213.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.40x = 477.90 × 213.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.40x = 102,014.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,014.92/346.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.50

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