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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.16, 488.67 and 346.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.16, 488.67 and 346.10 is: 476.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.16 : 488.67 = 346.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.16/488.67 = 346.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.16x = 488.67 × 346.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.16x = 169,126.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,126.24/355.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.20

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