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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.71, 480.24 and 304.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.71, 480.24 and 304.43 is: 419.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.71 : 480.24 = 304.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.71/480.24 = 304.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.71x = 480.24 × 304.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.71x = 146,200.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,200.66/348.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.26

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