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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.04, 478.98 and 305.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.04, 478.98 and 305.82 is: 422.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.04 : 478.98 = 305.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.04/478.98 = 305.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.04x = 478.98 × 305.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.04x = 146,481.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,481.66/347.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.09

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