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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.27, 479.18 and 214.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.27, 479.18 and 214.56 is: 296.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.27 : 479.18 = 214.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.27/479.18 = 214.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.27x = 479.18 × 214.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.27x = 102,809.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,809.39/347.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.05

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