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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.98, 480.19 and 216.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.98, 480.19 and 216.99 is: 299.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.98 : 480.19 = 216.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.98/480.19 = 216.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.98x = 480.19 × 216.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.98x = 104,196.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,196.43/347.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.43

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