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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.85, 480.18 and 216.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.85, 480.18 and 216.94 is: 299.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.85 : 480.18 = 216.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.85/480.18 = 216.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.85x = 480.18 × 216.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.85x = 104,170.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,170.25/347.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.47

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