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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.62, 486.36 and 347.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.62, 486.36 and 347.22 is: 478.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.62 : 486.36 = 347.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.62/486.36 = 347.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.62x = 486.36 × 347.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.62x = 168,873.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,873.92/352.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.91

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