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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.15, 479.21 and 216.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.15, 479.21 and 216.15 is: 298.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.15 : 479.21 = 216.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.15/479.21 = 216.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.15x = 479.21 × 216.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.15x = 103,580.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,580.16/347.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.38

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