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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.30, 477.90 and 215.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.30, 477.90 and 215.38 is: 297.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.30 : 477.90 = 215.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.30/477.90 = 215.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.30x = 477.90 × 215.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.30x = 102,930.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,930.10/346.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.23

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