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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.17, 477.58 and 214.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.17, 477.58 and 214.95 is: 296.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.17 : 477.58 = 214.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.17/477.58 = 214.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.17x = 477.58 × 214.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.17x = 102,654.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,654.75/346.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.54

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