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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.52, 480.02 and 306.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.52, 480.02 and 306.22 is: 422.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.52 : 480.02 = 306.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.52/480.02 = 306.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.52x = 480.02 × 306.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.52x = 146,991.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,991.72/347.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.97

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