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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.27, 479.43 and 216.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.27, 479.43 and 216.45 is: 298.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.27 : 479.43 = 216.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.27/479.43 = 216.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.27x = 479.43 × 216.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.27x = 103,772.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,772.62/347.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.83

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