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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.29, 480.03 and 308.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.29, 480.03 and 308.06 is: 424.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.29 : 480.03 = 308.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.29/480.03 = 308.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.29x = 480.03 × 308.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.29x = 147,878.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,878.04/348.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.58

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