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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.06, 478.76 and 215.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.06, 478.76 and 215.98 is: 297.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.06 : 478.76 = 215.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.06/478.76 = 215.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.06x = 478.76 × 215.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.06x = 103,401.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,401.93/347.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.93

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