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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.96, 482.04 and 346.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.96, 482.04 and 346.53 is: 478.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.96 : 482.04 = 346.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.96/482.04 = 346.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.96x = 482.04 × 346.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.96x = 167,041.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,041.32/348.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.68

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