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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.96, 481.16 and 327.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.96, 481.16 and 327.77 is: 451.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.96 : 481.16 = 327.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.96/481.16 = 327.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.96x = 481.16 × 327.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.96x = 157,709.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,709.81/348.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.94

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