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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.94, 479.10 and 259.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.94, 479.10 and 259.46 is: 358.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.94 : 479.10 = 259.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.94/479.10 = 259.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.94x = 479.10 × 259.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.94x = 124,307.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,307.29/346.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.30

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