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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.91, 480.00 and 215.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.91, 480.00 and 215.06 is: 296.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.91 : 480.00 = 215.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.91/480.00 = 215.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.91x = 480.00 × 215.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.91x = 103,226.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,226.60/347.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.71

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