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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.33, 479.19 and 212.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.33, 479.19 and 212.70 is: 293.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.33 : 479.19 = 212.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.33/479.19 = 212.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.33x = 479.19 × 212.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.33x = 101,921.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,921.32/347.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.44

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