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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.76, 488.48 and 342.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.76, 488.48 and 342.88 is: 473.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.76 : 488.48 = 342.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.76/488.48 = 342.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.76x = 488.48 × 342.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.76x = 167,490.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,490.02/353.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.46

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