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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.87, 481.84 and 302.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.87, 481.84 and 302.17 is: 417.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.87 : 481.84 = 302.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.87/481.84 = 302.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.87x = 481.84 × 302.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.87x = 145,597.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,597.59/348.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.34

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