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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.24, 476.48 and 296.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.24, 476.48 and 296.96 is: 408.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.24 : 476.48 = 296.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.24/476.48 = 296.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.24x = 476.48 × 296.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.24x = 141,495.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,495.50/346.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.66

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