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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.08, 477.06 and 283.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.08, 477.06 and 283.80 is: 391.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.08 : 477.06 = 283.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.08/477.06 = 283.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.08x = 477.06 × 283.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.08x = 135,389.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,389.63/346.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.21

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