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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.45, 480.38 and 332.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.45, 480.38 and 332.15 is: 459.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.45 : 480.38 = 332.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.45/480.38 = 332.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.45x = 480.38 × 332.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.45x = 159,554.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,554.15/347.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.22

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