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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.47, 480.75 and 320.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.47, 480.75 and 320.84 is: 442.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.47 : 480.75 = 320.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.47/480.75 = 320.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.47x = 480.75 × 320.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.47x = 154,243.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,243.83/348.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.63

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