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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.96, 476.64 and 262.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.96, 476.64 and 262.92 is: 362.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.96 : 476.64 = 262.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.96/476.64 = 262.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.96x = 476.64 × 262.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.96x = 125,318.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,318.19/345.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.23

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