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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.23, 478.26 and 281.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.23, 478.26 and 281.52 is: 388.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.23 : 478.26 = 281.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.23/478.26 = 281.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.23x = 478.26 × 281.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.23x = 134,639.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,639.76/346.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.87

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