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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.84, 478.64 and 215.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.84, 478.64 and 215.84 is: 297.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.84 : 478.64 = 215.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.84/478.64 = 215.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.84x = 478.64 × 215.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.84x = 103,309.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,309.66/346.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.86

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