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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.62, 478.12 and 253.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.62, 478.12 and 253.47 is: 349.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.62 : 478.12 = 253.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.62/478.12 = 253.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.62x = 478.12 × 253.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.62x = 121,189.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,189.08/346.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.63

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