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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.14, 476.25 and 299.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.14, 476.25 and 299.36 is: 411.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.14 : 476.25 = 299.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.14/476.25 = 299.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.14x = 476.25 × 299.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.14x = 142,567.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,567.82/346.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.89

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