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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.45, 479.60 and 216.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.45, 479.60 and 216.45 is: 298.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.45 : 479.60 = 216.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.45/479.60 = 216.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.45x = 479.60 × 216.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.45x = 103,808.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,808.34/347.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.78

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