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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.28, 517.92 and 322.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.28, 517.92 and 322.98 is: 481.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.28 : 517.92 = 322.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.28/517.92 = 322.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.28x = 517.92 × 322.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.28x = 167,277.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,277.80/347.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.68

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