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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.36, 481.55 and 328.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.36, 481.55 and 328.87 is: 455.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.36 : 481.55 = 328.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.36/481.55 = 328.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.36x = 481.55 × 328.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.36x = 158,366.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,366.97/347.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.91

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