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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.78, 477.58 and 339.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.78, 477.58 and 339.22 is: 467.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.78 : 477.58 = 339.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.78/477.58 = 339.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.78x = 477.58 × 339.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.78x = 162,000.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,000.60/346.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.16

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