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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.80, 477.84 and 268.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.80, 477.84 and 268.13 is: 369.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.80 : 477.84 = 268.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.80/477.84 = 268.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.80x = 477.84 × 268.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.80x = 128,119.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,119.51/346.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.44

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