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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.57, 479.75 and 214.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.57, 479.75 and 214.86 is: 296.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.57 : 479.75 = 214.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.57/479.75 = 214.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.57x = 479.75 × 214.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.57x = 103,078.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,078.01/347.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.57

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