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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.51, 479.74 and 214.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.51, 479.74 and 214.73 is: 296.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.51 : 479.74 = 214.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.51/479.74 = 214.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.51x = 479.74 × 214.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.51x = 103,015.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,015.23/347.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.44

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