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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.98, 478.71 and 215.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.98, 478.71 and 215.94 is: 297.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.98 : 478.71 = 215.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.98/478.71 = 215.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.98x = 478.71 × 215.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.98x = 103,372.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,372.64/346.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.92

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