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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.92, 477.48 and 271.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.92, 477.48 and 271.92 is: 375.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.92 : 477.48 = 271.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.92/477.48 = 271.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.92x = 477.48 × 271.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.92x = 129,836.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,836.36/345.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.34

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