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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.16, 476.53 and 311.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.16, 476.53 and 311.19 is: 428.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.16 : 476.53 = 311.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.16/476.53 = 311.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.16x = 476.53 × 311.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.16x = 148,291.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,291.27/346.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.39

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