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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.52, 477.96 and 215.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.52, 477.96 and 215.58 is: 297.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.52 : 477.96 = 215.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.52/477.96 = 215.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.52x = 477.96 × 215.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.52x = 103,038.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,038.62/346.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.35

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