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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.34, 476.97 and 318.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.34, 476.97 and 318.98 is: 439.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.34 : 476.97 = 318.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.34/476.97 = 318.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.34x = 476.97 × 318.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.34x = 152,143.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,143.89/346.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.29

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