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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.11, 479.05 and 214.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.11, 479.05 and 214.30 is: 295.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.11 : 479.05 = 214.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.11/479.05 = 214.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.11x = 479.05 × 214.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.11x = 102,659.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,659.34/347.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.76

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