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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.06, 477.86 and 253.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.06, 477.86 and 253.32 is: 349.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.06 : 477.86 = 253.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.06/477.86 = 253.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.06x = 477.86 × 253.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.06x = 121,051.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,051.50/346.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.80

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