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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.47, 483.86 and 334.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.47, 483.86 and 334.15 is: 460.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.47 : 483.86 = 334.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.47/483.86 = 334.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.47x = 483.86 × 334.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.47x = 161,681.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,681.44/351.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.01

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