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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.97, 481.44 and 321.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.97, 481.44 and 321.34 is: 443.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.97 : 481.44 = 321.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.97/481.44 = 321.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.97x = 481.44 × 321.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.97x = 154,705.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,705.93/348.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.32

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