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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.80, 478.41 and 253.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.80, 478.41 and 253.50 is: 349.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.80 : 478.41 = 253.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.80/478.41 = 253.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.80x = 478.41 × 253.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.80x = 121,276.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,276.94/346.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.70

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