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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.94, 480.12 and 346.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.94, 480.12 and 346.51 is: 476.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.94 : 480.12 = 346.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.94/480.12 = 346.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.94x = 480.12 × 346.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.94x = 166,366.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,366.38/348.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.78

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