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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.67, 478.35 and 294.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.67, 478.35 and 294.42 is: 406.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.67 : 478.35 = 294.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.67/478.35 = 294.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.67x = 478.35 × 294.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.67x = 140,835.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,835.81/346.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.26

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