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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.48, 477.57 and 253.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.48, 477.57 and 253.24 is: 349.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.48 : 477.57 = 253.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.48/477.57 = 253.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.48x = 477.57 × 253.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.48x = 120,937.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,937.44/346.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.05

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