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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.90, 482.52 and 305.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.90, 482.52 and 305.16 is: 422.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.90 : 482.52 = 305.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.90/482.52 = 305.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.90x = 482.52 × 305.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.90x = 147,243.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,243.39/348.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.03

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