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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.38, 478.29 and 282.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.38, 478.29 and 282.10 is: 388.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.38 : 478.29 = 282.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.38/478.29 = 282.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.38x = 478.29 × 282.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.38x = 134,925.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,925.61/347.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.41

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