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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.66, 482.05 and 338.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.66, 482.05 and 338.90 is: 467.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.66 : 482.05 = 338.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.66/482.05 = 338.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.66x = 482.05 × 338.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.66x = 163,364.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,364.76/349.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.21

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