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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.22, 477.65 and 215.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.22, 477.65 and 215.16 is: 296.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.22 : 477.65 = 215.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.22/477.65 = 215.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.22x = 477.65 × 215.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.22x = 102,768.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,768.71/346.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.83

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