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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.21, 480.89 and 301.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.21, 480.89 and 301.36 is: 416.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.21 : 480.89 = 301.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.21/480.89 = 301.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.21x = 480.89 × 301.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.21x = 144,917.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,917.10/348.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.18

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