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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.81, 479.81 and 214.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.81, 479.81 and 214.92 is: 296.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.81 : 479.81 = 214.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.81/479.81 = 214.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.81x = 479.81 × 214.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.81x = 103,118.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,118.37/347.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.48

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