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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.71, 480.20 and 300.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.71, 480.20 and 300.86 is: 415.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.71 : 480.20 = 300.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.71/480.20 = 300.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.71x = 480.20 × 300.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.71x = 144,469.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,469.07/347.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.49

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