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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.64, 478.08 and 253.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.64, 478.08 and 253.28 is: 349.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.64 : 478.08 = 253.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.64/478.08 = 253.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.64x = 478.08 × 253.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.64x = 121,088.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,088.10/346.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.32

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