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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.59, 478.31 and 213.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.59, 478.31 and 213.75 is: 294.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.59 : 478.31 = 213.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.59/478.31 = 213.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.59x = 478.31 × 213.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.59x = 102,237.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,237.69/346.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.98

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