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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.22, 477.87 and 276.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.22, 477.87 and 276.24 is: 381.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.22 : 477.87 = 276.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.22/477.87 = 276.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.22x = 477.87 × 276.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.22x = 132,006.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,006.81/346.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.29

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