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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.94, 480.63 and 322.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.94, 480.63 and 322.99 is: 444.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.94 : 480.63 = 322.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.94/480.63 = 322.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.94x = 480.63 × 322.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.94x = 155,238.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,238.68/348.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.89

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