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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.61, 478.28 and 281.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.61, 478.28 and 281.27 is: 388.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.61 : 478.28 = 281.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.61/478.28 = 281.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.61x = 478.28 × 281.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.61x = 134,522.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,522.02/346.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.11

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