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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.32, 477.56 and 284.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.32, 477.56 and 284.24 is: 391.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.32 : 477.56 = 284.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.32/477.56 = 284.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.32x = 477.56 × 284.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.32x = 135,741.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,741.65/346.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.95

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