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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.32, 475.97 and 336.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.32, 475.97 and 336.60 is: 462.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.32 : 475.97 = 336.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.32/475.97 = 336.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.32x = 475.97 × 336.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.32x = 160,209.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,209.82/346.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.61

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