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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.90, 480.18 and 216.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.90, 480.18 and 216.84 is: 299.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.90 : 480.18 = 216.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.90/480.18 = 216.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.90x = 480.18 × 216.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.90x = 104,122.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,122.23/347.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.29

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