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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.84, 480.36 and 309.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.84, 480.36 and 309.96 is: 426.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.84 : 480.36 = 309.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.84/480.36 = 309.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.84x = 480.36 × 309.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.84x = 148,892.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,892.39/348.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.82

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