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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.30, 479.93 and 306.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.30, 479.93 and 306.38 is: 422.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.30 : 479.93 = 306.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.30/479.93 = 306.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.30x = 479.93 × 306.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.30x = 147,040.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,040.62/348.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.17

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