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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.78, 478.29 and 215.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.78, 478.29 and 215.74 is: 297.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.78 : 478.29 = 215.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.78/478.29 = 215.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.78x = 478.29 × 215.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.78x = 103,186.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,186.28/346.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.56

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