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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.78, 478.34 and 215.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.78, 478.34 and 215.80 is: 297.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.78 : 478.34 = 215.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.78/478.34 = 215.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.78x = 478.34 × 215.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.78x = 103,224.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,224.31/346.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.66

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