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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.02, 478.94 and 324.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.02, 478.94 and 324.26 is: 446.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.02 : 478.94 = 324.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.02/478.94 = 324.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.02x = 478.94 × 324.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.02x = 155,301.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,301.08/348.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.24

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