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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.78, 478.56 and 215.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.78, 478.56 and 215.87 is: 297.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.78 : 478.56 = 215.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.78/478.56 = 215.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.78x = 478.56 × 215.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.78x = 103,303.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,303.95/346.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.89

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