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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.47, 479.45 and 216.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.47, 479.45 and 216.65 is: 298.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.47 : 479.45 = 216.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.47/479.45 = 216.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.47x = 479.45 × 216.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.47x = 103,871.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,871.76/347.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.94

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