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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.28, 476.89 and 338.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.28, 476.89 and 338.72 is: 466.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.28 : 476.89 = 338.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.28/476.89 = 338.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.28x = 476.89 × 338.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.28x = 161,528.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,528.95/346.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.48

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