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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.90, 480.78 and 332.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.90, 480.78 and 332.16 is: 457.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.90 : 480.78 = 332.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.90/480.78 = 332.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.90x = 480.78 × 332.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.90x = 159,695.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,695.88/348.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.71

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