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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.85, 523.11 and 321.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.85, 523.11 and 321.49 is: 482.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.85 : 523.11 = 321.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.85/523.11 = 321.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.85x = 523.11 × 321.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.85x = 168,174.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,174.31/348.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.09

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