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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.15, 477.71 and 215.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.15, 477.71 and 215.13 is: 296.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.15 : 477.71 = 215.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.15/477.71 = 215.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.15x = 477.71 × 215.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.15x = 102,769.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,769.75/346.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.89

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