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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.62, 478.08 and 341.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.62, 478.08 and 341.22 is: 470.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.62 : 478.08 = 341.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.62/478.08 = 341.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.62x = 478.08 × 341.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.62x = 163,130.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,130.46/346.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.63

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