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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.36, 478.15 and 267.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.36, 478.15 and 267.50 is: 369.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.36 : 478.15 = 267.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.36/478.15 = 267.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.36x = 478.15 × 267.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.36x = 127,904.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,904.19/346.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.28

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