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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.78, 480.33 and 341.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.78, 480.33 and 341.22 is: 469.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.78 : 480.33 = 341.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.78/480.33 = 341.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.78x = 480.33 × 341.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.78x = 163,898.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,898.20/348.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.92

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