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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.80, 480.36 and 298.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.80, 480.36 and 298.48 is: 412.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.80 : 480.36 = 298.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.80/480.36 = 298.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.80x = 480.36 × 298.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.80x = 143,377.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,377.85/347.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.24

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