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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.23, 477.68 and 215.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.23, 477.68 and 215.19 is: 296.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.23 : 477.68 = 215.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.23/477.68 = 215.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.23x = 477.68 × 215.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.23x = 102,790.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,790.88/346.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.89

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