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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.92, 479.97 and 215.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.92, 479.97 and 215.08 is: 296.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.92 : 479.97 = 215.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.92/479.97 = 215.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.92x = 479.97 × 215.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.92x = 103,230.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,230.75/347.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.71

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