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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.46, 481.85 and 328.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.46, 481.85 and 328.27 is: 452.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.46 : 481.85 = 328.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.46/481.85 = 328.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.46x = 481.85 × 328.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.46x = 158,176.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,176.90/349.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.63

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