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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.84, 479.04 and 320.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.84, 479.04 and 320.48 is: 441.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.84 : 479.04 = 320.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.84/479.04 = 320.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.84x = 479.04 × 320.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.84x = 153,522.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,522.74/347.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.36

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