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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.90, 477.75 and 339.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.90, 477.75 and 339.34 is: 467.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.90 : 477.75 = 339.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.90/477.75 = 339.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.90x = 477.75 × 339.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.90x = 162,119.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,119.69/346.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.34

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