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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.03, 477.22 and 214.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.03, 477.22 and 214.94 is: 296.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.03 : 477.22 = 214.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.03/477.22 = 214.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.03x = 477.22 × 214.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.03x = 102,573.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,573.67/346.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.43

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