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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.23, 479.14 and 214.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.23, 479.14 and 214.46 is: 295.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.23 : 479.14 = 214.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.23/479.14 = 214.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.23x = 479.14 × 214.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.23x = 102,756.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,756.36/347.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.93

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