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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.64, 478.14 and 215.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.64, 478.14 and 215.66 is: 297.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.64 : 478.14 = 215.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.64/478.14 = 215.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.64x = 478.14 × 215.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.64x = 103,115.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,115.67/346.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.47

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