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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.56, 479.66 and 216.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.56, 479.66 and 216.60 is: 298.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.56 : 479.66 = 216.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.56/479.66 = 216.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.56x = 479.66 × 216.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.56x = 103,894.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,894.36/347.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.92

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