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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.38, 476.91 and 281.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.38, 476.91 and 281.10 is: 387.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.38 : 476.91 = 281.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.38/476.91 = 281.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.38x = 476.91 × 281.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.38x = 134,059.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,059.40/346.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.03

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