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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.47, 481.95 and 320.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.47, 481.95 and 320.04 is: 441.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.47 : 481.95 = 320.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.47/481.95 = 320.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.47x = 481.95 × 320.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.47x = 154,243.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,243.28/349.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.36

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