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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.34, 479.43 and 214.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.34, 479.43 and 214.60 is: 296.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.34 : 479.43 = 214.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.34/479.43 = 214.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.34x = 479.43 × 214.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.34x = 102,885.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,885.68/347.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.21

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