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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.23, 521.39 and 331.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.23, 521.39 and 331.84 is: 498.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.23 : 521.39 = 331.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.23/521.39 = 331.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.23x = 521.39 × 331.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.23x = 173,018.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,018.06/347.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.28

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