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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.40, 481.83 and 304.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.40, 481.83 and 304.66 is: 421.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.40 : 481.83 = 304.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.40/481.83 = 304.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.40x = 481.83 × 304.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.40x = 146,791.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,791.92/348.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.34

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