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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.59, 474.60 and 332.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.59, 474.60 and 332.82 is: 455.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.59 : 474.60 = 332.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.59/474.60 = 332.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.59x = 474.60 × 332.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.59x = 157,956.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,956.37/346.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.74

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