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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.54, 484.22 and 345.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.54, 484.22 and 345.38 is: 479.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.54 : 484.22 = 345.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.54/484.22 = 345.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.54x = 484.22 × 345.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.54x = 167,239.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,239.90/348.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.83

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