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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.33, 477.66 and 290.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.33, 477.66 and 290.98 is: 401.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.33 : 477.66 = 290.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.33/477.66 = 290.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.33x = 477.66 × 290.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.33x = 138,989.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,989.51/346.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.32

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