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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.88, 479.15 and 301.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.88, 479.15 and 301.25 is: 414.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.88 : 479.15 = 301.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.88/479.15 = 301.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.88x = 479.15 × 301.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.88x = 144,340.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,340.04/347.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.91

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