Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.88, 478 and 281.44
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 346.88, 478 and 281.44 is: 387.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
346.88 : 478 = 281.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
346.88/478 = 281.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
346.88x = 478 × 281.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
346.88x = 134,528.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,528.32/346.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 387.82
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