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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.73, 478.46 and 215.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.73, 478.46 and 215.73 is: 297.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.73 : 478.46 = 215.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.73/478.46 = 215.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.73x = 478.46 × 215.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.73x = 103,218.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,218.72/346.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.70

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