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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.40, 479.49 and 214.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.40, 479.49 and 214.68 is: 296.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.40 : 479.49 = 214.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.40/479.49 = 214.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.40x = 479.49 × 214.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.40x = 102,936.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,936.91/347.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.31

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