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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.58, 480.38 and 306.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.58, 480.38 and 306.47 is: 423.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.58 : 480.38 = 306.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.58/480.38 = 306.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.58x = 480.38 × 306.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.58x = 147,218.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,218.12/347.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.55

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