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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.36, 476.94 and 297.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.36, 476.94 and 297.16 is: 409.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.36 : 476.94 = 297.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.36/476.94 = 297.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.36x = 476.94 × 297.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.36x = 141,727.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,727.49/346.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.19

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