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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.81, 478.68 and 214.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.81, 478.68 and 214.07 is: 295.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.81 : 478.68 = 214.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.81/478.68 = 214.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.81x = 478.68 × 214.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.81x = 102,468.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,468.63/346.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.46

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