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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.45, 481.15 and 344.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.45, 481.15 and 344.45 is: 481.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.45 : 481.15 = 344.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.45/481.15 = 344.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.45x = 481.15 × 344.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.45x = 165,732.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,732.12/344.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.15

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