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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.90, 478.84 and 215.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.90, 478.84 and 215.90 is: 298.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.90 : 478.84 = 215.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.90/478.84 = 215.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.90x = 478.84 × 215.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.90x = 103,381.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,381.56/346.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.02

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