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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.77, 478.48 and 281.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.77, 478.48 and 281.16 is: 387.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.77 : 478.48 = 281.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.77/478.48 = 281.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.77x = 478.48 × 281.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.77x = 134,529.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,529.44/346.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.95

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