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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.43, 479.25 and 216.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.43, 479.25 and 216.39 is: 298.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.43 : 479.25 = 216.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.43/479.25 = 216.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.43x = 479.25 × 216.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.43x = 103,704.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,704.91/347.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.49

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