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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.71, 478.59 and 215.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.71, 478.59 and 215.76 is: 297.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.71 : 478.59 = 215.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.71/478.59 = 215.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.71x = 478.59 × 215.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.71x = 103,260.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,260.58/346.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.83

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