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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.60, 479.65 and 301.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.60, 479.65 and 301.83 is: 415.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.60 : 479.65 = 301.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.60/479.65 = 301.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.60x = 479.65 × 301.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.60x = 144,772.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,772.76/348.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.30

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