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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.33, 478.92 and 326.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.33, 478.92 and 326.15 is: 449.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.33 : 478.92 = 326.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.33/478.92 = 326.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.33x = 478.92 × 326.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.33x = 156,200.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,200.38/347.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.71

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