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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.33, 479.25 and 301.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.33, 479.25 and 301.56 is: 414.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.33 : 479.25 = 301.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.33/479.25 = 301.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.33x = 479.25 × 301.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.33x = 144,522.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,522.63/348.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.90

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