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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.22, 479.10 and 214.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.22, 479.10 and 214.33 is: 295.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.22 : 479.10 = 214.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.22/479.10 = 214.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.22x = 479.10 × 214.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.22x = 102,684.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,684.43/347.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.74

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