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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.95, 478.17 and 272.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.95, 478.17 and 272.97 is: 376.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.95 : 478.17 = 272.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.95/478.17 = 272.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.95x = 478.17 × 272.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.95x = 130,526.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,526.06/346.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.21

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