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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.22, 478.53 and 216

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.22, 478.53 and 216 is: 297.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.22 : 478.53 = 216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.22/478.53 = 216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.22x = 478.53 × 216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.22x = 103,362.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,362.48/347.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.69

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