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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.96, 480.12 and 302.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.96, 480.12 and 302.18 is: 415.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.96 : 480.12 = 302.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.96/480.12 = 302.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.96x = 480.12 × 302.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.96x = 145,082.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,082.66/348.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.76

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