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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.87, 480.81 and 338.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.87, 480.81 and 338.87 is: 467.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.87 : 480.81 = 338.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.87/480.81 = 338.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.87x = 480.81 × 338.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.87x = 162,932.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,932.02/348.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.03

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