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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.29, 480.30 and 295.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.29, 480.30 and 295.78 is: 407.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.29 : 480.30 = 295.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.29/480.30 = 295.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.29x = 480.30 × 295.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.29x = 142,060.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,060.73/348.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.88

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