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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.64, 478.36 and 215.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.64, 478.36 and 215.65 is: 297.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.64 : 478.36 = 215.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.64/478.36 = 215.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.64x = 478.36 × 215.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.64x = 103,158.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,158.33/346.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.60

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