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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.10, 478.62 and 216.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.10, 478.62 and 216.06 is: 297.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.10 : 478.62 = 216.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.10/478.62 = 216.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.10x = 478.62 × 216.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.10x = 103,410.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,410.64/347.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.93

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