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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.89, 477.59 and 311.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.89, 477.59 and 311.13 is: 428.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.89 : 477.59 = 311.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.89/477.59 = 311.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.89x = 477.59 × 311.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.89x = 148,591.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,591.02/346.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.35

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