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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.46, 480.47 and 327.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.46, 480.47 and 327.27 is: 451.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.46 : 480.47 = 327.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.46/480.47 = 327.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.46x = 480.47 × 327.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.46x = 157,244.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,244.24/348.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.26

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