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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.19, 480.86 and 343.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.19, 480.86 and 343.65 is: 474.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.19 : 480.86 = 343.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.19/480.86 = 343.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.19x = 480.86 × 343.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.19x = 165,247.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,247.54/348.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.59

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