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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.40, 480.23 and 306.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.40, 480.23 and 306.69 is: 422.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.40 : 480.23 = 306.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.40/480.23 = 306.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.40x = 480.23 × 306.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.40x = 147,279.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,279.55/348.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.73

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