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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.50, 479.52 and 336.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.50, 479.52 and 336.54 is: 463.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.50 : 479.52 = 336.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.50/479.52 = 336.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.50x = 479.52 × 336.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.50x = 161,377.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,377.66/348.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.06

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