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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.90, 482.70 and 321.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.90, 482.70 and 321.82 is: 443.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.90 : 482.70 = 321.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.90/482.70 = 321.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.90x = 482.70 × 321.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.90x = 155,342.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,342.51/349.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.96

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