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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.48, 479.40 and 216.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.48, 479.40 and 216.44 is: 298.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.48 : 479.40 = 216.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.48/479.40 = 216.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.48x = 479.40 × 216.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.48x = 103,761.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,761.34/347.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.61

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