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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.11, 481.34 and 302.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.11, 481.34 and 302.54 is: 417.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.11 : 481.34 = 302.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.11/481.34 = 302.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.11x = 481.34 × 302.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.11x = 145,622.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,622.95/349.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.13

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