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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.74, 478.11 and 215.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.74, 478.11 and 215.58 is: 297.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.74 : 478.11 = 215.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.74/478.11 = 215.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.74x = 478.11 × 215.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.74x = 103,070.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,070.95/346.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.26

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