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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.60, 477.82 and 215.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.60, 477.82 and 215.52 is: 297.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.60 : 477.82 = 215.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.60/477.82 = 215.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.60x = 477.82 × 215.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.60x = 102,979.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,979.77/346.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.11

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