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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.59, 479.69 and 216.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.59, 479.69 and 216.59 is: 298.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.59 : 479.69 = 216.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.59/479.69 = 216.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.59x = 479.69 × 216.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.59x = 103,896.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,896.06/347.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.90

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