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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.06, 481.51 and 307.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.06, 481.51 and 307.72 is: 424.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.06 : 481.51 = 307.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.06/481.51 = 307.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.06x = 481.51 × 307.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.06x = 148,170.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,170.26/349.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.48

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