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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.42, 478.03 and 215.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.42, 478.03 and 215.40 is: 297.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.42 : 478.03 = 215.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.42/478.03 = 215.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.42x = 478.03 × 215.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.42x = 102,967.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,967.66/346.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.23

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