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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.91, 481.17 and 302.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.91, 481.17 and 302.26 is: 416.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.91 : 481.17 = 302.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.91/481.17 = 302.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.91x = 481.17 × 302.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.91x = 145,438.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,438.44/348.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.84

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