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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.30, 481.80 and 324.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.30, 481.80 and 324.66 is: 449.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.30 : 481.80 = 324.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.30/481.80 = 324.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.30x = 481.80 × 324.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.30x = 156,421.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,421.19/348.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.10

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