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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.66, 481.41 and 297.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.66, 481.41 and 297.18 is: 410.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.66 : 481.41 = 297.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.66/481.41 = 297.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.66x = 481.41 × 297.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.66x = 143,065.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,065.42/348.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.33

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