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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.60, 479.54 and 214.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.60, 479.54 and 214.80 is: 296.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.60 : 479.54 = 214.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.60/479.54 = 214.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.60x = 479.54 × 214.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.60x = 103,005.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,005.19/347.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.33

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