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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.48, 514.63 and 330.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.48, 514.63 and 330.82 is: 495.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.48 : 514.63 = 330.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.48/514.63 = 330.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.48x = 514.63 × 330.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.48x = 170,249.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,249.90/343.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.66

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