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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.18, 477.22 and 341.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.18, 477.22 and 341.54 is: 470.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.18 : 477.22 = 341.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.18/477.22 = 341.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.18x = 477.22 × 341.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.18x = 162,989.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,989.72/346.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.82

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