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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.70, 479.78 and 301.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.70, 479.78 and 301.92 is: 415.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.70 : 479.78 = 301.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.70/479.78 = 301.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.70x = 479.78 × 301.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.70x = 144,855.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,855.18/348.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.41

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