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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.96, 480.29 and 215.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.96, 480.29 and 215.22 is: 297.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.96 : 480.29 = 215.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.96/480.29 = 215.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.96x = 480.29 × 215.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.96x = 103,368.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,368.01/347.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.07

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