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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.28, 483.36 and 334.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.28, 483.36 and 334.36 is: 461.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.28 : 483.36 = 334.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.28/483.36 = 334.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.28x = 483.36 × 334.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.28x = 161,616.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,616.25/350.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.39

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