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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.30, 479.54 and 214.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.30, 479.54 and 214.71 is: 296.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.30 : 479.54 = 214.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.30/479.54 = 214.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.30x = 479.54 × 214.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.30x = 102,962.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,962.57/347.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.47

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