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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.86, 478.84 and 215.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.86, 478.84 and 215.91 is: 298.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.86 : 478.84 = 215.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.86/478.84 = 215.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.86x = 478.84 × 215.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.86x = 103,386.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,386.34/346.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.06

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