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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.38, 479.28 and 216.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.38, 479.28 and 216.28 is: 298.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.38 : 479.28 = 216.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.38/479.28 = 216.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.38x = 479.28 × 216.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.38x = 103,658.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,658.68/347.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.40

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