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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.29, 476.66 and 313.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.29, 476.66 and 313.49 is: 431.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.29 : 476.66 = 313.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.29/476.66 = 313.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.29x = 476.66 × 313.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.29x = 149,426.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,426.54/346.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.51

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