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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.22, 477.60 and 253.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.22, 477.60 and 253.10 is: 349.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.22 : 477.60 = 253.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.22/477.60 = 253.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.22x = 477.60 × 253.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.22x = 120,880.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,880.56/346.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.14

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