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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.69, 481.08 and 304.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.69, 481.08 and 304.80 is: 420.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.69 : 481.08 = 304.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.69/481.08 = 304.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.69x = 481.08 × 304.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.69x = 146,633.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,633.18/348.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.53

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