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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.72, 480.24 and 341.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.72, 480.24 and 341.16 is: 469.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.72 : 480.24 = 341.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.72/480.24 = 341.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.72x = 480.24 × 341.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.72x = 163,838.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,838.68/348.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.83

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