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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.69, 478.66 and 267.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.69, 478.66 and 267.87 is: 369.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.69 : 478.66 = 267.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.69/478.66 = 267.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.69x = 478.66 × 267.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.69x = 128,218.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,218.65/346.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.84

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