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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.49, 478.25 and 213.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.49, 478.25 and 213.76 is: 295.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.49 : 478.25 = 213.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.49/478.25 = 213.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.49x = 478.25 × 213.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.49x = 102,230.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,230.72/346.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.05

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