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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.72, 479.84 and 214.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.72, 479.84 and 214.92 is: 296.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.72 : 479.84 = 214.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.72/479.84 = 214.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.72x = 479.84 × 214.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.72x = 103,127.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,127.21/347.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.58

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