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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.46, 480.49 and 296.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.46, 480.49 and 296.21 is: 408.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.46 : 480.49 = 296.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.46/480.49 = 296.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.46x = 480.49 × 296.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.46x = 142,326.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,326.40/348.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.45

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