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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.70, 480.06 and 216.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.70, 480.06 and 216.90 is: 299.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.70 : 480.06 = 216.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.70/480.06 = 216.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.70x = 480.06 × 216.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.70x = 104,125.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,125.01/347.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.47

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