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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.78, 477.47 and 294.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.78, 477.47 and 294.22 is: 405.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.78 : 477.47 = 294.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.78/477.47 = 294.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.78x = 477.47 × 294.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.78x = 140,477.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,477.36/346.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.09

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