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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.67, 476.67 and 299.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.67, 476.67 and 299.01 is: 412.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.67 : 476.67 = 299.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.67/476.67 = 299.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.67x = 476.67 × 299.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.67x = 142,529.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,529.10/345.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.33

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