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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.74, 481.23 and 320.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.74, 481.23 and 320.94 is: 441.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.74 : 481.23 = 320.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.74/481.23 = 320.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.74x = 481.23 × 320.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.74x = 154,445.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,445.96/349.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.60

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