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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.21, 482.12 and 334.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.21, 482.12 and 334.36 is: 461.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.21 : 482.12 = 334.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.21/482.12 = 334.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.21x = 482.12 × 334.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.21x = 161,201.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,201.64/349.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.62

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