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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.92, 481.34 and 346.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.92, 481.34 and 346.25 is: 473.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.92 : 481.34 = 346.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.92/481.34 = 346.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.92x = 481.34 × 346.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.92x = 166,666.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,666.04/351.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.59

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