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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.90, 479.95 and 216.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.90, 479.95 and 216.68 is: 298.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.90 : 479.95 = 216.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.90/479.95 = 216.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.90x = 479.95 × 216.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.90x = 103,992.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,992.08/347.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.92

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