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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.08, 477.36 and 215.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.08, 477.36 and 215.04 is: 296.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.08 : 477.36 = 215.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.08/477.36 = 215.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.08x = 477.36 × 215.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.08x = 102,651.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,651.49/346.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.61

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