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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.93, 478.68 and 215.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.93, 478.68 and 215.84 is: 297.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.93 : 478.68 = 215.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.93/478.68 = 215.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.93x = 478.68 × 215.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.93x = 103,318.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,318.68/346.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.81

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