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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.83, 481.75 and 301.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.83, 481.75 and 301.98 is: 417.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.83 : 481.75 = 301.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.83/481.75 = 301.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.83x = 481.75 × 301.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.83x = 145,478.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,478.11/348.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.04

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