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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.23, 479.10 and 216.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.23, 479.10 and 216.40 is: 298.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.23 : 479.10 = 216.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.23/479.10 = 216.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.23x = 479.10 × 216.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.23x = 103,677.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,677.24/347.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.58

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