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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.10, 478.98 and 216.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.10, 478.98 and 216.11 is: 298.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.10 : 478.98 = 216.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.10/478.98 = 216.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.10x = 478.98 × 216.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.10x = 103,512.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,512.37/347.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.22

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