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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.20, 477.72 and 280.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.20, 477.72 and 280.68 is: 387.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.20 : 477.72 = 280.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.20/477.72 = 280.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.20x = 477.72 × 280.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.20x = 134,086.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,086.45/346.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.31

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