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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.06, 479.85 and 331.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.06, 479.85 and 331.76 is: 458.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.06 : 479.85 = 331.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.06/479.85 = 331.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.06x = 479.85 × 331.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.06x = 159,194.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,194.99/347.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.69

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