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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.11, 477.72 and 215.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.11, 477.72 and 215.04 is: 296.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.11 : 477.72 = 215.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.11/477.72 = 215.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.11x = 477.72 × 215.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.11x = 102,728.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,728.91/346.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.81

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