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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.46, 520.15 and 322.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.46, 520.15 and 322.77 is: 481.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.46 : 520.15 = 322.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.46/520.15 = 322.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.46x = 520.15 × 322.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.46x = 167,888.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,888.82/348.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.80

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