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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.97, 478.49 and 268.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.97, 478.49 and 268.16 is: 369.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.97 : 478.49 = 268.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.97/478.49 = 268.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.97x = 478.49 × 268.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.97x = 128,308.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,308.15/346.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.80

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