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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.37, 479.34 and 216.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.37, 479.34 and 216.33 is: 298.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.37 : 479.34 = 216.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.37/479.34 = 216.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.37x = 479.34 × 216.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.37x = 103,695.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,695.62/347.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.52

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