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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.61, 478.31 and 213.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.61, 478.31 and 213.81 is: 295.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.61 : 478.31 = 213.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.61/478.31 = 213.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.61x = 478.31 × 213.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.61x = 102,264.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,264.60/346.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.04

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