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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.05, 479.10 and 216.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.05, 479.10 and 216.10 is: 298.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.05 : 479.10 = 216.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.05/479.10 = 216.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.05x = 479.10 × 216.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.05x = 103,530.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,530.57/347.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.32

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