Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.06, 477.66 and 307
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 346.06, 477.66 and 307 is: 423.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
346.06 : 477.66 = 307 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
346.06/477.66 = 307/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
346.06x = 477.66 × 307 - Step 4: Simplify right side
346.06x = 146,641.62 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,641.62/346.06 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 423.75
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