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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.04, 476.98 and 271.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.04, 476.98 and 271.23 is: 373.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.04 : 476.98 = 271.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.04/476.98 = 271.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.04x = 476.98 × 271.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.04x = 129,370.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,370.61/346.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.86

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