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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.97, 480.18 and 340.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.97, 480.18 and 340.77 is: 468.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.97 : 480.18 = 340.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.97/480.18 = 340.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.97x = 480.18 × 340.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.97x = 163,630.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,630.94/348.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.90

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