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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351, 481.14 and 350.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351, 481.14 and 350.33 is: 480.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351 : 481.14 = 350.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351/481.14 = 350.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351x = 481.14 × 350.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351x = 168,555.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,555.37/351
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.21

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