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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.08, 485.46 and 342.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.08, 485.46 and 342.36 is: 472.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.08 : 485.46 = 342.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.08/485.46 = 342.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.08x = 485.46 × 342.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.08x = 166,202.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,202.09/352.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.06

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