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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.82, 477.70 and 263.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.82, 477.70 and 263.12 is: 362.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.82 : 477.70 = 263.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.82/477.70 = 263.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.82x = 477.70 × 263.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.82x = 125,689.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,689.38/346.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.41

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