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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.66, 479.66 and 301.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.66, 479.66 and 301.68 is: 415.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.66 : 479.66 = 301.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.66/479.66 = 301.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.66x = 479.66 × 301.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.66x = 144,702.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,702.32/348.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.02

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