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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.81, 479.80 and 216.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.81, 479.80 and 216.73 is: 298.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.81 : 479.80 = 216.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.81/479.80 = 216.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.81x = 479.80 × 216.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.81x = 103,985.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,985.31/347.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.97

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