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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.96, 477.37 and 338.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.96, 477.37 and 338.84 is: 464.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.96 : 477.37 = 338.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.96/477.37 = 338.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.96x = 477.37 × 338.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.96x = 161,752.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,752.05/347.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.86

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