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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.14, 479.10 and 216.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.14, 479.10 and 216.28 is: 298.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.14 : 479.10 = 216.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.14/479.10 = 216.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.14x = 479.10 × 216.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.14x = 103,619.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,619.75/347.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.50

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