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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.16, 477.60 and 214.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.16, 477.60 and 214.96 is: 296.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.16 : 477.60 = 214.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.16/477.60 = 214.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.16x = 477.60 × 214.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.16x = 102,664.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,664.90/346.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.58

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