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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.03, 479.97 and 301.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.03, 479.97 and 301.38 is: 415.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.03 : 479.97 = 301.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.03/479.97 = 301.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.03x = 479.97 × 301.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.03x = 144,653.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,653.36/348.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.63

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