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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.08, 482.09 and 302.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.08, 482.09 and 302.23 is: 417.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.08 : 482.09 = 302.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.08/482.09 = 302.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.08x = 482.09 × 302.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.08x = 145,702.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,702.82/349.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.39

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