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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.97, 478.85 and 259.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.97, 478.85 and 259.49 is: 358.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.97 : 478.85 = 259.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.97/478.85 = 259.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.97x = 478.85 × 259.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.97x = 124,256.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,256.79/346.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.12

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