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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.52, 481.40 and 307.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.52, 481.40 and 307.22 is: 424.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.52 : 481.40 = 307.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.52/481.40 = 307.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.52x = 481.40 × 307.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.52x = 147,895.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,895.71/348.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.35

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