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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.44, 477.18 and 320.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.44, 477.18 and 320.49 is: 441.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.44 : 477.18 = 320.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.44/477.18 = 320.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.44x = 477.18 × 320.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.44x = 152,931.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,931.42/346.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.44

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