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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.86, 480.86 and 328.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.86, 480.86 and 328.37 is: 455.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.86 : 480.86 = 328.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.86/480.86 = 328.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.86x = 480.86 × 328.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.86x = 157,899.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,899.62/346.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.22

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