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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.05, 478.16 and 276.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.05, 478.16 and 276.68 is: 382.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.05 : 478.16 = 276.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.05/478.16 = 276.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.05x = 478.16 × 276.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.05x = 132,299.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,299.13/346.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.31

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