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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346, 477.48 and 254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346, 477.48 and 254.16 is: 350.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346 : 477.48 = 254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346/477.48 = 254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346x = 477.48 × 254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346x = 121,356.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,356.32/346
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.74

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