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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.78, 478.96 and 340.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.78, 478.96 and 340.22 is: 468.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.78 : 478.96 = 340.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.78/478.96 = 340.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.78x = 478.96 × 340.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.78x = 162,948.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,948.53/347.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.55

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