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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.80, 480.92 and 333.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.80, 480.92 and 333.28 is: 460.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.80 : 480.92 = 333.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.80/480.92 = 333.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.80x = 480.92 × 333.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.80x = 160,281.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,281.02/347.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.84

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