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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.92, 478.73 and 215.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.92, 478.73 and 215.91 is: 297.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.92 : 478.73 = 215.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.92/478.73 = 215.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.92x = 478.73 × 215.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.92x = 103,361.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,361.51/346.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.94

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