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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.44, 481.72 and 332.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.44, 481.72 and 332.32 is: 460.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.44 : 481.72 = 332.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.44/481.72 = 332.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.44x = 481.72 × 332.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.44x = 160,085.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,085.19/347.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.76

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