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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.60, 483.48 and 340.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.60, 483.48 and 340.80 is: 468.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.60 : 483.48 = 340.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.60/483.48 = 340.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.60x = 483.48 × 340.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.60x = 164,769.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,769.98/351.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.63

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