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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.64, 479.70 and 216.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.64, 479.70 and 216.60 is: 298.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.64 : 479.70 = 216.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.64/479.70 = 216.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.64x = 479.70 × 216.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.64x = 103,903.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,903.02/347.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.88

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