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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.95, 480.92 and 338.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.95, 480.92 and 338.96 is: 467.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.95 : 480.92 = 338.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.95/480.92 = 338.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.95x = 480.92 × 338.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.95x = 163,009.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,009.25/348.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.14

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