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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.32, 480.23 and 299.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.32, 480.23 and 299.09 is: 412.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.32 : 480.23 = 299.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.32/480.23 = 299.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.32x = 480.23 × 299.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.32x = 143,632.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,632.82/348.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.36

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