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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.59, 481.11 and 333.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.59, 481.11 and 333.02 is: 459.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.59 : 481.11 = 333.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.59/481.11 = 333.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.59x = 481.11 × 333.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.59x = 160,219.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,219.25/348.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.62

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