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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.92, 516.66 and 321.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.92, 516.66 and 321.16 is: 481.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.92 : 516.66 = 321.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.92/516.66 = 321.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.92x = 516.66 × 321.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.92x = 165,930.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,930.53/344.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.07

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