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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.53, 478.13 and 215.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.53, 478.13 and 215.47 is: 297.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.53 : 478.13 = 215.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.53/478.13 = 215.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.53x = 478.13 × 215.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.53x = 103,022.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,022.67/346.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.30

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