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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.03, 477.23 and 253.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.03, 477.23 and 253.08 is: 349.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.03 : 477.23 = 253.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.03/477.23 = 253.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.03x = 477.23 × 253.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.03x = 120,776.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,776.10/346.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.04

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