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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.14, 477.36 and 268.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.14, 477.36 and 268.38 is: 370.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.14 : 477.36 = 268.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.14/477.36 = 268.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.14x = 477.36 × 268.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.14x = 128,113.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,113.88/346.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.12

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