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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.62, 487.74 and 348.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.62, 487.74 and 348.22 is: 480.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.62 : 487.74 = 348.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.62/487.74 = 348.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.62x = 487.74 × 348.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.62x = 169,840.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,840.82/353.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.29

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