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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.23, 477.81 and 279.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.23, 477.81 and 279.99 is: 386.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.23 : 477.81 = 279.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.23/477.81 = 279.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.23x = 477.81 × 279.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.23x = 133,782.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,782.02/346.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.40

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