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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.08, 479.34 and 330.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.08, 479.34 and 330.80 is: 455.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.08 : 479.34 = 330.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.08/479.34 = 330.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.08x = 479.34 × 330.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.08x = 158,565.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,565.67/348.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.54

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