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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.74, 479.66 and 214.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.74, 479.66 and 214.93 is: 296.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.74 : 479.66 = 214.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.74/479.66 = 214.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.74x = 479.66 × 214.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.74x = 103,091.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,091.46/347.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.46

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