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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.97, 480.72 and 348.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.97, 480.72 and 348.16 is: 479.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.97 : 480.72 = 348.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.97/480.72 = 348.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.97x = 480.72 × 348.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.97x = 167,367.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,367.48/348.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.60

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