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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.84, 479.95 and 216.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.84, 479.95 and 216.75 is: 299.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.84 : 479.95 = 216.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.84/479.95 = 216.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.84x = 479.95 × 216.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.84x = 104,028.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,028.62/347.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.07

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