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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.66, 483.21 and 342.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.66, 483.21 and 342.18 is: 474.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.66 : 483.21 = 342.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.66/483.21 = 342.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.66x = 483.21 × 342.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.66x = 165,344.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,344.80/348.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.23

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