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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.60, 482.52 and 320.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.60, 482.52 and 320.44 is: 442.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.60 : 482.52 = 320.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.60/482.52 = 320.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.60x = 482.52 × 320.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.60x = 154,618.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,618.71/349.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.27

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