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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.34, 482.63 and 331.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.34, 482.63 and 331.11 is: 457.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.34 : 482.63 = 331.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.34/482.63 = 331.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.34x = 482.63 × 331.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.34x = 159,801.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,801.96/349.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.45

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