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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.28, 479.04 and 216.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.28, 479.04 and 216.24 is: 298.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.28 : 479.04 = 216.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.28/479.04 = 216.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.28x = 479.04 × 216.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.28x = 103,587.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,587.61/347.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.28

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