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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.62, 478.47 and 329.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.62, 478.47 and 329.22 is: 454.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.62 : 478.47 = 329.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.62/478.47 = 329.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.62x = 478.47 × 329.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.62x = 157,521.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,521.89/346.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.45

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