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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.93, 480.25 and 299.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.93, 480.25 and 299.25 is: 411.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.93 : 480.25 = 299.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.93/480.25 = 299.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.93x = 480.25 × 299.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.93x = 143,713.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,713.32/348.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.87

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