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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.63, 480.91 and 307.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.63, 480.91 and 307.28 is: 423.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.63 : 480.91 = 307.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.63/480.91 = 307.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.63x = 480.91 × 307.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.63x = 147,775.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,775.04/348.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.88

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