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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.16, 481.26 and 307.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.16, 481.26 and 307.44 is: 423.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.16 : 481.26 = 307.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.16/481.26 = 307.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.16x = 481.26 × 307.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.16x = 147,958.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,958.57/349.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.76

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