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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.81, 479.50 and 331.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.81, 479.50 and 331.51 is: 458.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.81 : 479.50 = 331.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.81/479.50 = 331.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.81x = 479.50 × 331.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.81x = 158,959.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,959.05/346.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.35

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