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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.44, 478.24 and 301.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.44, 478.24 and 301.36 is: 414.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.44 : 478.24 = 301.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.44/478.24 = 301.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.44x = 478.24 × 301.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.44x = 144,122.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,122.41/347.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.81

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