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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.16, 479 and 216.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.16, 479 and 216.08 is: 298.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.16 : 479 = 216.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.16/479 = 216.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.16x = 479 × 216.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.16x = 103,502.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,502.32/347.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.14

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