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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.65, 479.55 and 216.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.65, 479.55 and 216.56 is: 298.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.65 : 479.55 = 216.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.65/479.55 = 216.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.65x = 479.55 × 216.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.65x = 103,853.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,853.36/347.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.73

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