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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.73, 479.90 and 216.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.73, 479.90 and 216.76 is: 299.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.73 : 479.90 = 216.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.73/479.90 = 216.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.73x = 479.90 × 216.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.73x = 104,023.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,023.12/347.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.15

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