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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.08, 482.46 and 305.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.08, 482.46 and 305.88 is: 422.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.08 : 482.46 = 305.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.08/482.46 = 305.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.08x = 482.46 × 305.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.08x = 147,574.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,574.86/349.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.75

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