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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.78, 479.76 and 216.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.78, 479.76 and 216.77 is: 299.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.78 : 479.76 = 216.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.78/479.76 = 216.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.78x = 479.76 × 216.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.78x = 103,995.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,995.18/347.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.03

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