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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.61, 479.79 and 214.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.61, 479.79 and 214.95 is: 296.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.61 : 479.79 = 214.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.61/479.79 = 214.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.61x = 479.79 × 214.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.61x = 103,128.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,128.61/347.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.68

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