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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.09, 478.02 and 335.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.09, 478.02 and 335.32 is: 459.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.09 : 478.02 = 335.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.09/478.02 = 335.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.09x = 478.02 × 335.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.09x = 160,289.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,289.67/349.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.16

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