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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.58, 478.04 and 215.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.58, 478.04 and 215.52 is: 297.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.58 : 478.04 = 215.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.58/478.04 = 215.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.58x = 478.04 × 215.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.58x = 103,027.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,027.18/346.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.27

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