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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.80, 477.36 and 302.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.80, 477.36 and 302.88 is: 416.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.80 : 477.36 = 302.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.80/477.36 = 302.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.80x = 477.36 × 302.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.80x = 144,582.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,582.80/346.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.91

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