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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.92, 480.68 and 345.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.92, 480.68 and 345.48 is: 477.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.92 : 480.68 = 345.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.92/480.68 = 345.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.92x = 480.68 × 345.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.92x = 166,065.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,065.33/347.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.31

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